SAN JOSE – Forward Mike Hoffman said Saturday that he’s been dealing with a concussion, providing some clarity as why he’s been out of the San Jose Sharks lineup for the last two weeks.
“So just going through all the protocols to get back and try and have all the symptoms go away and go from there,” Hoffman said.
Hoffman said the concussion came from the hit he took from Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk in the Sharks’ March 9 game against the Senators at SAP Center. Hoffman had to be helped off the ice after the hit.
Hoffman said the concussion is the first of his playing career.
Hoffman joined the Sharks on the ensuing road trip and has done some light skating. He was on the ice again Saturday morning as the Sharks got ready for their home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Hoffman will not play and is unsure when he might be able to return.
“I’m not there yet. it’s coming along,” Hoffman said. “I’m not really sure on a timeline on when I’ll be back, but it’s definitely closer.”
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Hoffman was acquired by the Sharks from the Montreal Canadiens last August as part of the three-team trade that sent Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 61 games for the Sharks this season, he has 10 goals and 22 points.
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