1:26 PM: Further reporting from Max Miller of The Hockey News suggests that Labanc is actually out with an upper-body injury as a result of the slew foot from Vancouver Canucks’s Nils Hoglander the other night. 12:49 PM: San Jose Sharks beat writer Curtis Pashelka is reporting that San Jose Sharks forward Kevin Labanc will be a healthy scratch tonight meaning that the Sharks … [Read more...] about Kevin Labanc Out With Upper-Body Injury
Eetu Makiniemi Recalled To Barracuda
The Sharks have promoted goalie Eetu Makiniemi back to the AHL level, per the AHL’s transactions log. The 24-year-old was sent down last week to get some playing time as he has just one AHL appearance under his belt so far. However, he didn’t fare particularly well in his two games with ECHL Wichita, allowing nine goals on 72 shots. Makiniemi, who got into two games with the … [Read more...] about Eetu Makiniemi Recalled To Barracuda
Sharks To Activate Jacob MacDonald From IR
The Sharks will activate defenseman-turned-forward Jacob MacDonald off injured reserve before today’s game against the Canucks, head coach David Quinn told Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News. MacDonald, 30, has missed the last five games with an undisclosed injury and has not played since the Sharks’ back-to-back ten-goal concessions against the Canucks and Penguins earlier … [Read more...] about Sharks To Activate Jacob MacDonald From IR
Matt Benning Nearing Return, Could Play Wednesday
After getting Jacob MacDonald back in the fold earlier today, another injured Sharks veteran is on the precipice of a return to the lineup. Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports defenseman Matt Benning could come off IR before Wednesday’s game against the Kraken. Benning will miss his ninth straight contest tonight against Vancouver with an undisclosed injury. The … [Read more...] about Matt Benning Nearing Return, Could Play Wednesday
Sharks Notes: Gushchin, Lindblom, Benning, MacDonald
When the Sharks returned high-ceiling winger prospect Daniil Gushchin to the minors yesterday, most thought he would be back up quickly after getting some playing time over the weekend. However, head coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now that Gushchin’s demotion is of a more permanent nature. Gushchin, 21, was the 76th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. … [Read more...] about Sharks Notes: Gushchin, Lindblom, Benning, MacDonald