"Jake has had a number of head injuries during his career, and after the most recent was advised by doctors to take some time off to see if his ongoing symptoms subside to the point that will allow him to come back and play," said Kekalainen. "We don't expect a resolution in the near future and will give Jake as much time as he needs as his long-term health is the most important factor here."
MEDIA NOTE: Voracek will be available to meet with the media in the press conference room at Nationwide Arena on Monday, December 5 at 11 a.m. ET prior to the team's scheduled practice at 12 p.m. ET.
Defenseman Jake Bean, who suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder on November 15 vs. Philadelphia, underwent successful surgery on Wednesday, November 23 and is expected to be sidelined four to six months. Bean, 24, has tallied 1-5-6 in 14 games this season to raise his career totals to 9-34-43 and 44 penalty minutes in 125 games with Columbus and Carolina.
All-Star defenseman Zach Werenski underwent successful surgery on Tuesday, November 29 to repair the torn labrum he suffered on November 10 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. Werenski, who has been placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve, is expected to make a full recovery in six months. The franchise's all-time leading scorer among defenseman, he has registered 79-166-245 and 93 penalty minutes in 416 career games, including 3-5-8 in 13 contests in 2022-23.
