{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "San Jose Sharks winger Mike Hoffman suffered his first career concussion on March 9th after taking a check from behind by Ottawa Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hoffman hasn't played a game since that moment. Sharks head coach David Quinn thought he would be able to play against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he was not ready yet." } }, { "id": "3iyt560s-s925jh99", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/unsensrd/status/1766654966301667578", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1766654966301667578", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"It was going against Ottawa when Tkachuk hit me from behind, and I hit my head on the glass,\" Hoffman said. \"I'm not there yet. It's coming along. I'm not really sure of a timeline on when I'll be back, but it's definitely closer.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"I remember the puck was in our D zone. I got it kind of on my low wing in the corner, and then I had my back to the play and made a play up the wall, and then I just got finished from behind. I didn't really see him coming at all,\" he said." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hoffman also told the media that this was his first career concussion. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"I didn't really know what to expect [regarding] timeline [and] recovery,\" Hoffman said. \"So we're all kind of going through all those steps that are needed to have me come back and play at a safe level.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The NHL has a specific concussion protocol that each player must pass before returning to the lineup. He has been skating with the team during practices at full capacity. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"[I'm] just going through all the protocols to get back and try and have all the symptoms go away and go from there,\" Hoffman said." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He also explained that he is trying to stay hydrated and take walks when possible." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Hoffman won't play in tonight's game but could return to the lineup soon." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's San Jose Sharks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "'It's A Good Opportunity To Show I Am More Than Just A Tough Guy': Klim Kostin Relishing Opportunity With Sharks" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "William Eklund Responds To Demotion" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Jonathan Quick Ties Sharks Goalie Scout/Development Coach For Most Wins By USA-Born Goalie" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Steven Stamkos Says Duclair Gave Lightning A Spark" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks' William Eklund Demoted To 4th line" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Shark Becomes Subject Of Another Tom Wilson Incident" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Follow Max on Twitter: @Real_Max_Miller" ] } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTkwNDcwMzA3MzkwODQw/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "The Hockey News" } } ] }

Sharks Winger Reveals He Suffered First Career Concussion After Check From Behind