Anaheim's Toni Lydman Suffers Acute Case of Double Vision

by Christopher Botta

Filed under: Ducks, NHL Injuries

Anaheim defenseman Toni Lydman will miss the opening of Ducks training camp this weekend while doctors look for the reasons behind his recent acute episode of double vision.

Ducks spokeman Alex Gilchrist released a statement on Lydman's status on Thursday:

"Toni Lydman experienced an acute episode of double vision last week. Lydman has since undergone a battery of tests, which have ruled out most major medical concerns but have not identified the cause of the problem. Lydman is still experiencing some slight residual symptoms and will not be able to train/skate until the problem is diagnosed and his series of medical tests are complete."

In July, Lydman signed a three-year contract with Anaheim worth $9 million as an unrestricted free agent after playing five seasons with the Buffalo Sabres. With the retirement of Scott Niedermayer, Lydman is expected to be one of the anchors of the Ducks' blueline. On Thursday, Anaheim added depth at the position by signing veteran defenseman Paul Mara to a one-year contract for $750,000.

Although Lydman's medical issue is not considered to be major, his new team is not putting a timeline on his return.

 

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