The San Jose Sharks have recalled some forward depth in case Tyler Toffoli’s lower-body injury prohibits him from playing this evening. San Jose announced they’ve recalled forward Andrew Poturalski from their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. Tonight’s contest would be Poturalski’s first NHL appearance since a two-game stretch with the Seattle Kraken last year, should he … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Recall Andrew Poturalski
Sharks Recall Collin Graf, Shakir Mukhamadullin
The San Jose Sharks have recalled a pair of top prospects in forward Collin Graf and defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin. Graf could have a clear path to minutes with Alexander Wennberg designated as out, and both Ty Dellandrea and Tyler Toffoli designated as game-time decisions, when San Jose hosts the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Defenseman Jan Rutta is also out with injury, … [Read more...] about Sharks Recall Collin Graf, Shakir Mukhamadullin
Sharks Recall Vitek Vanecek, Reassign Yaroslav Askarov
The San Jose Sharks have recalled goaltender Vitek Vanecek from a conditioning stint in the AHL. Vanecek fractured his right cheek into “a couple of pieces” and required surgery on December 17th, when an errant puck hit him while he was sitting on the bench, shares Felicia Keller of San Jose Hockey Now. He worked his way back to full health throughout January and was assigned … [Read more...] about Sharks Recall Vitek Vanecek, Reassign Yaroslav Askarov
Stars, Sharks Reportedly Discussing Mikael Granlund Trade
Earlier today, the Stars made a series of roster moves geared toward setting up and optimizing their LTIR pool. It appears they may be putting some of that money to use sooner than later as ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports (Twitter link) that the two sides are working on a trade that would see Dallas acquire center Mikael Granlund from San Jose. There is no indication at this time … [Read more...] about Stars, Sharks Reportedly Discussing Mikael Granlund Trade
Kovalenko Out Until After 4 Nations Face-Off
The Sharks aren’t expected to have winger Nikolai Kovalenko back until after the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, notes Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News (Twitter link). The 25-year-old has been productive since being acquired from Colorado, notching eight points in 17 games (after putting up eight in 28 games with the Avs) but suffered an undisclosed injury on Thursday … [Read more...] about Kovalenko Out Until After 4 Nations Face-Off