Why Did Mario Lemieux Miss Games?

Question

Ok, i know that after his fifth season serious back problems set in. I also know that in 92-93 he got cancer, but i want to know why he missed so many games in his first seasons. He missed 7 in his rookie, 1 in his sophmore, 17 in his third etc. Does anyone know why he missed all these games in his first few seasons?

Answer 1

Maybe his girlfriend (who is now his wife) was a distraction to him lol

Answer 2

Maybe his girlfriend (who is now his wife) was a distraction to him lol