Can only imagine that the suggestion of paternity leave is an attempt at humour!
If Azzy has a knee injury, that can take a while to heal after careful management. Many long-term fans will remember players before Brent Walton who incurred similar injuries and the recovery period - Mac Faulkner and Kenton Smith to name two.
Am sure Azzy is as anxious to be playing again as the fans are to see him back on the ice. Hope his recovery is going well.