Jujhar Khaira, who left Hawks' game motionless on a stretcher, is back

While we’re happy that Jujhar Khaira is feeling better, we have to admit we are stunned to see him ready to get back to action with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Earlier this month, the 27-year-old was caught with his head down as he gathered in the puck in the second period : as he looked up, he was met by Trouba who drove into him with a massive hit. Unfortunately for Khaira, the hit caught him off guard and as he fell, the back of his head bounced hard off the ice. There was no sign of any movement from him as the Blackhawks and Rangers scuffled nearby. Khaira laid motionless on the ice for several minutes before trainers and paramedics wheeled him off on a stretcher.

He was taken by ambulance to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, spent the night and the following day, the Hawks offered a first update, stating that Khaira was released from the hospital, and that “his prognosis is excellent, and we expect a full recovery. At this point, it is too early to put a timeline on return to play.”

Just 10 days later, he was back on the ice skating and on Tuesday, head coach Derek King said he hopes Jujhar Khaira will be ready for action whenever the next game is.

As of now, that game will take place on Saturday against the Nashville Predators.

We are so happy to hear and see that Khaira, who was sidelined more than once in his career with concussion issues and this one seemed like it could put an end to his career, is doing better. We hope he has taken his future and health in consideration before returning so quickly to action.

Khaira signed with the Hawks as a free agent this summer after spending the past five seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. He has two goals and no assists in 17 games in his first season with the Blackhawks. And clearly he is hoping to return and produce more for his team.