Sharks Injury Update: A Mixed Bag of News for San Jose
The San Jose Sharks have been dealing with a few injuries, but there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Will Smith, who suffered a lower-body injury on December 13, is back at practice, donning an orange no-contact jersey. This is great news for the team, as Smith is ahead of Philipp Kurashev in his recovery. Both players are expected to return before the Olympics, with Smith potentially getting back 5-6 days before Kurashev.
However, the news isn't as positive for Ty Dellandrea, who suffered a lower-body injury on January 6. Dellandrea will be re-evaluated before the Olympics, meaning he'll be out until at least February 4, the Sharks' last game before the break. This is a blow to the team, as Dellandrea is their third-line center.
On the defense side, John Klingberg, who has been out since December 31 with a lower-body injury, is back at practice. While he won't be ready for Saturday's game against the Dallas Stars, the optimism is high that he'll return shortly after. Additionally, Vincent Desharnais and Shakir Mukhamadullin, both suffering from upper-body injuries, skated together before practice. Although they aren't expected to return this weekend, they don't appear to be dealing with long-term injuries.
This injury update is a mixed bag for the San Jose Sharks, with some players making progress and others still out for an extended period. It's a reminder that the NHL season is a long and challenging journey, and the Sharks will need to stay resilient and adaptable as they navigate through these injuries.
