Mika Zibanejad took part in today’s practice but David Quinn isn’t ready to let him go yet. As of right now per the coach, he is targeting a Wednesday return.
Getting Closer
It looks like the Rangers top center will make his return this week, after missing a month of action. As to what the injury is, well Zibanejad wasn’t saying.
Mika’s comments today do lend to speculation that this wasn’t just a neck injury and possibly a concussion. As we have been writing, there are at least 5 documented concussions in his career. The NHL is sounding more and more like the NFL everyday with regards to injury reports.