Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky expressed concern for Vitek Vanecek, stating, "There's a lot in play here for him. We've got to get him going. Hopefully, it's not too long, but you feel for him, and you have to pick him up." He acknowledged the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Vanecek's injury, noting the impact on his contract year as a pending unrestricted free agent and emphasizing the team's support during this challenging time.
Longtime Sharks television color analyst Drew Remenda detailed the incident, saying, "He’s got attention right away by the doctors. That’s brutal." He highlighted the rarity of such accidents where a puck redirected into the goalie’s face while sitting on the bench, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the injury. Remenda reflected on how backup goalies usually do not wear their masks while on the bench, which contributed to the severity of the situation.
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