Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jakub Voracek admitted Monday that his chances of returning to play this season are very slim.
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Away from competition since November 4, the veteran is struggling with a concussion.
Moreover, he experienced this health problem a few times during his hockey career and it is logical to wonder about the rest of his sporting career.
The main interested party does not guarantee anything about a new presence in a National League match.
“Obviously I will try to come back, but it may take a long time. I do not see myself playing in the near future, but I will do everything to return to the game, “he nevertheless promised during a press briefing delivered in the morning.
The 33-year-old Czech has one goal and five assists in 11 games this year. He is in the penultimate season of an eight-year, $66 million contract signed in the summer of 2015. The Jackets acquired Voracek from the Philadelphia Flyers via trade in July 2021.
A big piece falls in the Predators
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be out for two to four weeks with an upper body injury.
This is what the Tennessee organization announced on Monday. Jordan Gross was recalled from the minor leagues to replace him.
McDonagh, drafted in the first round by the Montreal Canadiens in 2007, is playing his 13th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). He had 71 goals and 343 points, while posting an excellent +220 differential with the New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Predators.
This season, he’s been limited to six assists in 23 games. His average usage of 20 min 16 s per game is also his lowest since his first campaign in 2010-2011.
Gross, for his part, has scored two goals with Nashville this year, having appeared in three games. With the Milwaukee Admirals, he tallied two goals and 11 points in 13 outings.