Zach Redmond's family released a statement on Monday through team thanking everyone for their support. "We are truly overwhelmed by the tremendous support we have received on behalf of Zach," read the statement. "The outpouring of emotion and kind words we have received has helped our family get through this difficult time." His family also thanked the team and its staff for quickly getting the situation under control on the ice and getting Redmond the proper care following his injury last Thursday. He was severely cut upper on his right thigh by teammate Antti Miettinen's skate during practice and required three hours of surgery to repair the damage.