"Sometimes feel like I have to put a leash on myself, like I'm trying to really be involved in the game, and I take pride in being the player I once was and still am. Obviously, it's a little bit different with all of the history of injuries and getting older, too, so you have to adapt a little bit. But simplify the game and let the game come to me."
"Before being scratched for Tuesday's game, Klingberg was not taking enough care of the puck during 5-on-5 play, with too much risk in his game and not enough reward. Known for his offensive production throughout his NHL career, Klingberg, 33, was scoreless in five straight games and entered Thursday with just five points in 13 games. Klingberg and Timothy Liljegren will both return to the lineup for Thursday's game, and Shakir Mukhamadullin and Nick Leddy will be scratched."
John Klingberg was scratched for a Sharks game earlier in the week and used the time to reevaluate his play. A conversation with coach Ryan Warsofsky preceded Klingberg's return to the lineup against the Los Angeles Kings. Klingberg intends to simplify his game, limit obvious mistakes, and adapt to the effects of past injuries and aging. Concerns included poor puck care during 5-on-5 play and excessive risk without reward. Klingberg had been scoreless in five straight games, totaling five points in 13 contests. Klingberg will pair with Mario Ferraro and rejoin the first power-play unit.
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