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We hear that after retirement athletes have knee issues, back issues and other health problems due to the wear and tear of being a professional athlete. I know that you missed games due to back problems, and once took a nasty shot in the ear; do you have any lasting effects from those incidents?

- Darren Kipfer of Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hi Darren, I was fortunate enough not to have sustained any long term injuries. I did have some injuries as a player but thankfully none have carried over into my everyday life.

Wayne

What were the biggest changes that you noticed in the game of hockey from the time you started in the NHL in 1979, until you played your last game at MSG in 1999. And how (if at all) did you change your game and approach to adapt to the changes as you moved along in your career?

- Trevor Rae of Brandon, Manitoba

Thanks Trevor for your email. The biggest change I noticed in my time as a player was the size, speed and quickness of the guys. From the time I broke into the NHL until my last game the size of the players and overall strength drastically increased.

Wayne
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