Concern growing over Jake Muzzin's playing future

There was plenty of concern earlier this season when Jake Muzzin suffered a head/neck injury early, and despite several weeks having passed since, the concern is still very much alive.

Appearing on a segment of Insider Trading on Thursday afternoon, Chris Johnston spoke about the Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman, and shed some light on the 33-year-old's playing future.

This is obviously both a frightening and frustrating decision for Muzzin, who may soon be forced to make a decision one way or the other when it comes to the future of his playing career. That said, he may still continue to take some time and remain on long-term injured reserve in order to seek out other opinions. The 683-game veteran has appeared in just four outings this season, registering a lone assist.

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