Injury Report: 2024-25 Sharks/Barracuda health

[hohosaregood]

We wanted Gushchin back in the line up and the monkey's paw answered.

 

[Saskatoon]

This team's lineup starts looking really awful with two injuries haha

 

[TheBeard]

For only 3 games, it's pretty wild how banged up we are.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

We wanted Gushchin back in the line up and the monkey's paw answered.

Eklund is the last guy in that lineup that I'd want out for Gushchin lol

But Eklund looks like a game-time decision. I'm guessing that it's likely that Eklund plays and Gushchin sits again. I just don't see why Kostin has continued to get opportunities. He has played like crap save for some limited bursts. He maybe puts two shifts together each game where he looks good and then nothing.

 

[coooldude]

This is why I was pretty confident Gush was going to get his 30-40 game chance to prove it. Hell, Bords might even get his chance too, once healthy, although who knows how the org sees the overlap between those two.

 

[timorous me]

This is why I was pretty confident Gush was going to get his 30-40 game chance to prove it. Hell, Bords might even get his chance too, once healthy, although who knows how the org sees the overlap between those two.

While it's certainly nice to have lots of competent options for the bottom six for the first time in years, there are some developmental challenges that this poses because those are the spots where young guys (who aren't at a certain level of prospect/pedigree, like Celebrini and Smith) are likely to get their chances.

With those spots pretty much spoken for, at least for the time being, I feel like we as fans are going to have to deal with being simultaneously frustrated (because of course we want to see what kids can do because there's at least a chance they're part of a brighter future) and happy (because we like seeing the team compete the way they have so far this season).

Lots of mixed emotions and I can't imagine I'm the only one feeling this way. But of course having Celebrini and Eklund out injured is that last way I'd want to see others get their chances, dammit.

 

[gaucholoco3]

I like the Smith and Wennberg switch. Honestly the way Goodrow and Kunin are playing they are far more likely to drive play and create space than Zetterlund and Kostin. Now they might not read Smith’s passes or finish the chances he creates but at least it might allow some possession and Ozone time for Smith.

 

[Munnyro]

I like the Smith and Wennberg switch. Honestly the way Goodrow and Kunin are playing they are far more likely to drive play and create space than Zetterlund and Kostin. Now they might not read Smith’s passes or finish the chances he creates but at least it might allow some possession and Ozone time for Smith.

As long as Smith gets legitimate ice time and the coach trust him, I'm happy.

Edit, whether he's earned the trust is not my point. There is no point to giving him 10 mins. Send him down or give it a shot.

 

[Star Platinum]

I like the Smith and Wennberg switch. Honestly the way Goodrow and Kunin are playing they are far more likely to drive play and create space than Zetterlund and Kostin. Now they might not read Smith’s passes or finish the chances he creates but at least it might allow some possession and Ozone time for Smith.

Honestly at this point, I'm almost ready for Smith to get time centering Goodrow and Kunin for about 10 games worth just so we can see how spectacularly bad an idea it is and then people will stop suggesting it as a good idea.

 

[CupfortheSharks]

Honestly at this point, I'm almost ready for Smith to get time centering Goodrow and Kunin for about 10 games worth just so we can see how spectacularly bad an idea it is and then people will stop suggesting it as a good idea.

I think Smith needs an experienced center playing on his wing to help him with the defensive responsibilities at this point in his career. This is especially true on the road where the other team has last change. I suspect once Celebrini starts playing, Smith will be attached to Granlund again.

 

[TheBeard]

Honestly at this point, I'm almost ready for Smith to get time centering Goodrow and Kunin for about 10 games worth just so we can see how spectacularly bad an idea it is and then people will stop suggesting it as a good idea.

I don’t hate the idea. Let him work on his defensive responsibilities so he’s not pushing himself too hard to make offense happen. In the meantime the game will slow down for him with less responsibility. It won’t lead to much by way of scoring but it’ll let the pace slow down enough where he can process things more quickly.

 

[gaucholoco3]

I don’t hate the idea. Let him work on his defensive responsibilities so he’s not pushing himself too hard to make offense happen. In the meantime the game will slow down for him with less responsibility. It won’t lead to much by way of scoring but it’ll let the pace slow down enough where he can process things more quickly.

I want Smith to work on his offense more than his defense. He will always earn his value through his offensive contributions so that should be the number one priority because if he is incapable of contributing offensively then it doesn’t matter if he can defend. Let him focus on improving his defensive game when he is finding success with his offense.

Honestly at this point, I'm almost ready for Smith to get time centering Goodrow and Kunin for about 10 games worth just so we can see how spectacularly bad an idea it is and then people will stop suggesting it as a good idea.

The problem now is that he probably touched the puck maybe 3 times all game over 10 minutes. That is a problem and not helping his development. I was absolutely against having Smith centering the 3rd line to start the season because he will need skilled talented players to finish and connect his plays. I just think even more basic he needs reps touching the puck in the NHL and Zetterlund and Kostin are not capable of creating possession. I do think Granlund would help but one thing that Goodrow and Kunin have done this season is they have been able to assist the D breaking out the puck. I say let Smith get some reps touching the puck and getting a feel for the speed of the game which he won’t get chasing the puck all game. If Goodrow and Kunin destroy chances that Smith creates that’s ok. At least Smith will adjust to the speed and create chances. Right now he is spending 10 minutes a night chasing the puck.

 

[MackAttack71]

Dear Mods, could you please open an extra thread for Will Smith? It's very disappointing to read in every single Thread why Will is so bad, can't play and shouldn't really be here.
Thanks

 

[coooldude]

Mukh closer to returning than Mack, Mack hasn't started skating yet. Mukh uncertain for the next road trip. To me this means Mack may also miss the next road trip, maybe returning Oct 29 vs the Kings. We'll see.

Celebrini Will Not Play in Winnipeg, Mukhamadullin Closer to Return Than Celebrini

CHICAGO — Macklin Celebrini is eligible to come off IR for Friday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets…but he won’t. That’s what San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky told San Jose Hockey Now today. “He’s progressing well. He’s still in this week-to-week phase. I think he’s taking steps in the...

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[BaileyMacTavish]

Mukh closer to returning than Mack, Mack hasn't started skating yet. Mukh uncertain for the next road trip. To me this means Mack may also miss the next road trip, maybe returning Oct 29 vs the Kings. We'll see.

Celebrini Will Not Play in Winnipeg, Mukhamadullin Closer to Return Than Celebrini

CHICAGO — Macklin Celebrini is eligible to come off IR for Friday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets…but he won’t. That’s what San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky told San Jose Hockey Now today. “He’s progressing well. He’s still in this week-to-week phase. I think he’s taking steps in the...

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I just want to watch him play more

 

[Star Platinum]

Mukh closer to returning than Mack, Mack hasn't started skating yet. Mukh uncertain for the next road trip. To me this means Mack may also miss the next road trip, maybe returning Oct 29 vs the Kings. We'll see.

Celebrini Will Not Play in Winnipeg, Mukhamadullin Closer to Return Than Celebrini

CHICAGO — Macklin Celebrini is eligible to come off IR for Friday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets…but he won’t. That’s what San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky told San Jose Hockey Now today. “He’s progressing well. He’s still in this week-to-week phase. I think he’s taking steps in the...

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Well, crap

 

[SjMilhouse]

Mukh closer to returning than Mack, Mack hasn't started skating yet. Mukh uncertain for the next road trip. To me this means Mack may also miss the next road trip, maybe returning Oct 29 vs the Kings. We'll see.

Celebrini Will Not Play in Winnipeg, Mukhamadullin Closer to Return Than Celebrini

CHICAGO — Macklin Celebrini is eligible to come off IR for Friday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets…but he won’t. That’s what San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky told San Jose Hockey Now today. “He’s progressing well. He’s still in this week-to-week phase. I think he’s taking steps in the...

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He will be back on 10/29 because I'm going to the game on 10/28. He will then be healthy but due to the wear and tear of the season have a night off on 1/10 on the road because I can't have nice things in Utah

 

[Star Platinum]

He will be back on 10/29 because I'm going to the game on 10/28. He will then be healthy but due to the wear and tear of the season have a night off on 1/10 on the road because I can't have nice things in Utah

You still have the salt flats

 

[SjMilhouse]

You still have the salt flats

I prefer Celebrini

 

[hohosaregood]

The Celebrini era is just constantly out of reach.

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

Well Warf said Muk is ahead of Celebrini in terms of returning to the line up and that Mack still isn’t skating

When’s the last times have had a top tier prospect that didn’t get some kind of injury to start their careers besides eklund

 

[OrrNumber4]

Well Warf said Muk is ahead of Celebrini in terms of returning to the line up and that Mack still isn’t skating

When’s the last times have had a top tier prospect that didn’t get some kind of injury to start their careers besides eklund

...Smith?

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

I think Smith needs an experienced center playing on his wing to help him with the defensive responsibilities at this point in his career. This is especially true on the road where the other team has last change. I suspect once Celebrini starts playing, Smith will be attached to Granlund again.

I remember game 1 they had a shot of the bench. Smith stood up, looked over to his left and saw Granlund, and then started snaking his way through a couple players to sit down next to Granlund. Smith wants and needs that mentor centerman.

It's not Goodrow. I can just imagine what he would say: "Smitty, be like me, conserve your energy enough so that the coach benches you in the third period and then when everyone is tired in overtime, he'll have to put you out there and then you'll be fresh and you can score the OT goal against Vegas!". Don't get me started on Kunin lol.

 

[Cas]

"I wish we win the draft lottery and pick Celebrini!"

monkey paw curls

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

...Smith?

Let me rephrase that, a rookie making a positive impact