Sharks Injury Update: Klingberg Returns, Mukhamadullin Nears; Gaudette & Leddy Timelines
The San Jose Sharks are navigating through a challenging injury situation following their recent four-game road trip. There are, however, some positive developments regarding their players’ conditions.
John Klingberg’s Return
Defenseman John Klingberg is set to make his comeback to the lineup after recovering from a lower-body injury. This injury, unrelated to his hips, occurred during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Klingberg expressed his relief, stating, “It’s good enough now to feel like I can be out there and be comfortable.” The Sharks will continue to keep an eye on his hip health throughout the season, due to his history of long-term injuries.
Shakir Mukhamadullin’s Status
Another promising update features Shakir Mukhamadullin. The young defenseman participated in the morning skate and is approaching a return. He has only played one game this season but was sidelined due to an upper-body injury incurred during practice. Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky mentioned, “He’s getting pretty close,” adding that Mukhamadullin will practice again to determine his readiness.
Injury Updates on Leddy and Gaudette
The Sharks also need to address injuries to veterans Nick Leddy and Adam Gaudette, both of whom were injured during the recent road trip.
Nick Leddy
- Leddy suffered an injury during the Sharks’ recent 6-5 overtime victory against the New York Rangers.
- He took a high hit from Rangers forward Will Cuylle in the first period.
- As a result, Leddy has been placed on injured reserve, although his recovery timeline looks optimistic.
Warsofsky categorized Leddy’s condition as day-to-day, stating, “We don’t think it’s gonna be very long.” After the morning skate, Leddy was able to skate briefly.
Adam Gaudette
- Gaudette’s injury situation appears to be more complex.
- He is dealing with an upper-body injury but has not yet been evaluated for a specific return date.
- Warsofsky indicated that Gaudette may be sidelined longer than Leddy and more information should arise soon.
Gaudette reportedly sustained his injury during the team’s game against the Minnesota Wild, but the exact moment remains unclear.
Upcoming Game Implications
As the Sharks prepare for their next match, they will aim to integrate Klingberg back into their defense while closely monitoring Mukhamadullin’s recovery. The status of Leddy and Gaudette will also play a critical role in determining the team’s lineup moving forward.
