Head coach of the NHL club “Tampa Bay Lightning » John Cooper commented on the goalkeeper’s appearance Andrei Vasilyevsky during the team’s practice session, clarifying that this does not mean he will return to action sooner than expected.
In late September, the 29-year-old goalie underwent a microdiscectomy for a lumbar hernia and will miss two months of the regular season, which began October 10. On Sunday, Vasilevsky took part in the team’s training.
“It’s good that he’s here, but it doesn’t speed up his recovery.” It’s just that now he’s in our team a lot more often, and he’s the best, it’s not that he returns to action faster. We would love for that to happen, but it’s good that he’s here,” reporter Gabby Shirley quoted Cooper as saying on social media.
Vasilevskiy is a two-time Stanley Cup winner with Tampa Bay, as well as the 2019 Vezina Trophy (season’s best goaltender) and the 2021 Conn Smythe Trophy (NHL playoff Most Valuable Player).
Source : MatchTV
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