The San Jose Sharks are gearing up for an exciting season, with some key players returning to the lineup. But here's where it gets controversial... The team is getting healthier, with winger Philipp Kurashev and defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin back in action after extended absences due to upper-body injuries. This means Pavol Regenda and Timothy Liljegren will be replaced in the lineup, with head coach Ryan Warsofsky praising their contributions.
'He’s done some good things for us. We like him a lot,' Warsofsky said of Regenda. 'We think Chevy’s ready. Gives us another element of speed.' And for Liljegren, Warsofsky noted, 'Lily’s played some pretty good hockey. Just want to get Mukh in.'
The Sharks' lineup is looking strong, with Alex Nedeljkovic set to start. But the real question on everyone's mind is: will Kiefer Sherwood make his Sharks debut before the Olympic break? 'We’re hopeful. We’re hopeful,' Warsofsky said. 'We’re getting closer.'
The Calgary Flames, San Jose's upcoming opponents, had this lineup for their last game: Sharangovich-Backlund-Coronato, Zary-Kadri-Pospisil, Huberdeau-Frost-Gridin, and Farabee-Kirkland-Klapka. The Sharks will take on the Flames at 1 PM PT at Scotiabank Saddledome, and you can catch all the action live on NBC Sports California or on the Sharks Audio Network. So, will the Sharks' new lineup pay off? Stay tuned and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
