Scary update on the Olli Maatta situation.

By now most of you know Penguins doctors found a tumor on Olli Maatta's thyroid while performing a routine physical on him. Well as it turns out the quick actions of the Penguins medical staff may have saved Maatta's life. The Penguins official twitter reported today that the tumor removed from Maatta's thyroid was in fact cancerous. The craziest part of this whole story is that Olli Maatta is a freaking soldier. He's already begging to get back on the ice after having a potentially life threatening experience. One thing is for sure no one can question his competitive nature.

Olli Maatta confirms that the tumor surgically removed from his thyroid last week was cancerous #Pens — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 13, 2014

Maatta said he wants to play tomorrow, but will be cautious. #Pens Coach Johnston said Maatta is at least 5 days away from returning. — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) November 13, 2014