Kings Article: Jonny Brodzinski Continues To Work His Way Back From Injury

[FrozenRoyalty]

After recovering from an injury, it takes a little time for NHL players to return to the lineup and even more time to get their games back to 100 percent, especially for those returning from severe, long-term injuries.

Such is the case for LA Kings right wing prospect Jonny Brodzinski, who missed the first five months of the season after suffering a severe shoulder dislocation in late September.

What happened on the play in which he was injured? When he did he find out that this was not your run-of-the-mill dislocated shoulder? What was the story behind how they tried to pop his shoulder back in (it sounded really painful and somewhat gruesome)? How did he remain focused and on task during rehab? Brodzinski spoke exclusively about all of this—you can only read this story on Frozen Royalty!

Jonny Brodzinski Continues To Work His Way Back From Injury

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[King'sPawn]

Hopefully he recovers soon.

I've never been that high on him as a player, as he's very meh aside from his shot, but I hope for the best for him, whether or not he stays with the Kings.

 

[jfont]

I hope he gets signed. I think he has more to offer and never got a good shot

 

[Herby]

Seems like a nice kid, but he is a AAAA player. Just can't see how this guy is a regular on a good team. I think his future is probably overseas, and I think he can be a scorer over there, maybe even in the KHL.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I still don't think he has 'it,' but he looked VERY good in the preseason, so I feel terrible for him with that injury timing.

He hasn't really impressed since coming back either, and Fox said as much on the telecast, something like "Brodzinski really has to impress here," if not for the Kings, then for another NHL team to take a flyer on him. I still think he's just an identity-less player, AAAA as Herby says, albeit with some improved speed and hands. Kind of a Scott Parse vibe.

 

[kilowatt]

I still don't think he has 'it,' but he looked VERY good in the preseason, so I feel terrible for him with that injury timing.

He hasn't really impressed since coming back either, and Fox said as much on the telecast, something like "Brodzinski really has to impress here," if not for the Kings, then for another NHL team to take a flyer on him. I still think he's just an identity-less player, AAAA as Herby says, albeit with some improved speed and hands. Kind of a Scott Parse vibe.

the kings sure did love scott parse though. where is bud holloway these days

 

[jfont]

I think JB would be a real good player for the Kings. I hope they sign him...

 

[lumbergh]

I think JB would be a real good player for the Kings. I hope they sign him...

Great game by Brodzinski last night. Made his presence felt almost every shift. What a shot on his goal! That's a great release.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

That shot was absolutely disgusting

 

[Herby]

He kind of reminds me of Brandon Bochenski (if anyone remembers him), they even have similar sounding names and are from the same hometown.

Bochenski was a classic AAAA player. A star in college who could really shoot the puck but just didn't do enough other things well to stay in the NHL.

I'm still not sold on Brodz as an NHL player, but if he is to find a role in the league I think it might be as a shooter playing with 2 very good, star caliber players, similar to the role Guentzel is playing in Pittsburgh. Although Guentzel's game sense is off the charts, reminds me of Luc how the puck just finds his tape in high scoring areas.