NHL veteran addresses mysterious absence and announces retirement from hockey

NHL veteran Oscar Klefbom has revealed the reasoning for his 4-year absence from the organization.

It was a major injury suffered before 2020, as he has been away from the game since August of that year. He vanished, and left many wondering if he was okay, physically and mentally- ideally going 'ghost'.

He was recently questioned about what he happened during an interview; and he spilt it all.

"The problems began back in 2012, when he was loaned out to his parent club Färjestad. Klefbom was hit in the back during a match in Växjö, fell into the boards and dislocated his left shoulder.

The 31-year-old says that the shoulder never really got better. It was tightened up to prevent it from popping out again, which ultimately led to osteoarthritis.

More blows followed, and Klefbom played on painkillers while his body took a beating. His stomach gave up the ghost after a multi-year course of anti-inflammatories and injections."

Shoulder surgery sidelined Klefbom, and did not solve his issues. Playing seven years in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, he was a well-known fan favorite with a wicked shot.

He has sadly stated that he can no longer watch Oilers games as it's taken a huge toll on his mental health.

Source: Markerzone.com