Mike, what’s the real skinny on Bo Byram’s absence?
— Dan Rish, Albuquerque, NM
Dan, it all points to the roller coaster ride that multiple concussions often cause. We know he wasn’t feeling well in Nashville before Christmas and was put on personal leave by the team. Before Thursday’s game against Tampa Bay, Avs GM Joe Sakic said this: “We’re giving him his space. He needs some time. He’s a great young hockey player (who) is going to have a long career… we want to make sure that when he does come back, there’s no lingering issues.