 Hemský recorded seven goals and 15 assists during the first 22 games of the 2009–10 season before suffering a left shoulder injury following a check from behind by Los Angeles Kings forward Michal Handzuš.The injury required surgery and Hemský missed the remainder of the regular season.In the 2010–11 season, Hemský was named to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game, but did not participate due to a concussion.