Sabres’ Henri Jokiharju ‘has something to prove’ after recovering from scary injury

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Henri Jokiharju’s 2022-23 season changed in an instant on Oct. 20 in Calgary.
The Sabres’ 24-year old defenseman was skating back toward the blue line in the offensive zone when Kyle Okposo tried to dump the puck into the corner. The puck hit a stick and then struck Jokiharju in the face. Jokiharju dropped to his knees immediately as blood trickled onto the ice. Trainers helped him to the locker room.
The Sabres went on to win a thrilling 6-3 game, but Jokiharju suffered a facial fracture and a concussion. He didn’t play again for another month, and when he did return…