Gordie Howe's health is, again, Ryan Braun Jersey on the downswing. The 86-year-old hockey legend had a major stroke on Monday, his son Mark told the Detroit Free Pre s. He'd already dealt with a series of mini-strokes that followed a major one in late October, and had battleddementia for years. MR. HOCKEY: "We were able to get rid of his back pain, so basically he's kind of resting comfortably," , before the latest setback. "I'd say he probably has more good days than bad days. I mean, it's hard. He's not walking. Speech is extremely, extremely difficult. "He knows what we're saying. He understands what's going on. When you're there with him you can interact, it's still a nice thing." One of the greatest players of all time, Howe won six Hart Trophies and six scoring titles and holds the NHL record with 1,767 games played.He starred for the Wings from 1946 to 1971 and played profe sionally until the 1979-80 season, when he returned to the NHL with the Hartford Whalers after six seasons in the WHA. Those are just a few reasons that Howe, after all these years, is the only "Mr. Hockey" the NHL community has tracked his recovery from the onset, with regular updates from his family. Hopefully, the next one brings good news. UPDATE: There was good news Tuesday night. ' Ken Campbell reported Howedid not suffer a stroke but instead may have been suffering from dehydration and fatigue. Hes alert and ate well tonight, Howes son Murray said in an email to family and friends. I spoke with him briefly on the phone. Hes still him. Just worn out. Campbell also reported the family is hopeful Howe will be discharged from the hospital Wednesday. Colin Rea Jersey