The 33-year-old forward has been out for more than a month with a concussion. His fight with Dryden Hunt from Colorado at the November Global Series match in Tampere was fatal. While battling for the puck, Voráček was hit in the face with a hockey stick.
The Czech winger suffered a concussion and still can’t get rid of his symptoms. Even the director general of the blue jackets, Jarmo Kekäläinen, admitted with concern that the situation is bleak.
“Jake has had a number of head injuries throughout his career. After the last one, doctors advised him to take time off to see if the symptoms he’s been having subside to the point where his condition allows him to return.” and play again.” We don’t expect everything to be resolved in the near future. And we will give Jake all the time he needs,” said Kekäläinen.
There was also speculation abroad that Voracek would end his career, but the former national team captain declined on Monday.
“Obviously I will try to try to come back, but it could be a long process. I don’t see myself playing in the near future, but I will do everything in my power to try and get back on the ice,” said Voráček.
With 806 points (223+583), he is now the third most productive Czech player in NHL history. He is seventh with 1058 starts. He still has a contract with the Blue Jackets for next season.
