Seattle Kraken's Jordan Eberle Hospitalized Following Skate Blade Cut in Practice, Prospects Wright and Winterton Called Up

Eberle's injury results from a practice mishap with teammate Jaden Schwartz, sparks safety concerns as it follows the recent skate blade-inflicted death of former NHL player Adam Johnson.

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle has been hospitalized after sustaining a deep cut to his leg from a teammate's skate blade during practice. The injury occured during a mishap with teammate Jaden Schwartz, who lost his balance after stepping on a puck.
This alarming incident has sparked discussions and raised concerns around the safety of players, especially given the tragic, recent death of former NHL player Adam Johnson who also suffered a fatal injury due to a skate blade during a game in England.
In response to Eberle's injury, the Kraken have called up two of their top prospects, Shane Wright and Ryan Winterton from the AHL's Coachella Valley team. Both players are expected to see time in upcoming matches.
Discussion across the hockey community about the adoption of added protective gear, like neck guards, to prevent such injuries is ongoing. Although several players have been observed wearing such protective gear, it is not yet mandatory.
Jordan Eberle’s injury, while serious, is not considered to be life-threatening, and team members believe they 'dodged a bullet'. Nevertheless, Eberle will miss upcoming games and his return timeline is currently uncertain.