The reinjection of Kapanen’s speed and feistiness may be viewed as Step One in the Leafs’ suddenly difficult task of feeling like themselves again. (Via lukefoxjukebox)
It was a “subtle play” on March 9 in Edmonton, the winger says, avoiding specifics, that concussed him for the first time. He didn’t think much of the knock at the time and had no issue finishing the victory, but in the hours after the buzzer had sounded symptoms crept in.
“It’s hard to describe. You just don’t feel like yourself. You feel like you’re in a bit of a fog. I felt slowed down. It’s not fun,” Kapanen said Monday, returning for the first time since the injury. “I’m just happy to be back practising with the guys today, and we’ll see about tomorrow.
“Back-to-play protocol is really important, especially anything to do with the head. Kap’ probably could’ve gone in two games ago, but I think it’s important we handle the situations in the right way. That’s why we’ve got a medical team. That’s why the coach doesn’t decide when you’re playing,” said coach Mike Babcock, relieved to see a core player return.
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