No Dan Boyle at #SJSharks practice today. Still sick.
Boyle missed yesterday's game because of his illness, the Sharks don't play tonight so they're probably just giving him the day to feel better.
Dan Boyle News
Boyle not skating this a.m. Told he's got a cold, but should be in lineup tonight for #SJSharks vs. ANA.
Boyle is off to a great start this season with 2 G, 4 A, +1 and 5 of those 6 points coming on the PP. He should be good to go and is a must-start.
Line Change
Boyle's a go. Whole family -- with his parents visiting -- knocked out by stomach virus. Watching game w/dad sounded a little scary.
Look for Boyle to play tonight, likely in all situations. The All-Star defender has four goals and 29 points in 50 games.
Dan Boyle not practicing. But not surprising as he continues to battle with the flu. #SJSharks
Boyle was a late scratch due to the flu and was kept away from the team for precautionary measures. The offensive d-man has four goals and 29 points in 50 games. He is questionable for Friday's game.
Hot Streak
Boyle has points in six of his last eight games for the Sharks, notching 2 goals and 8 assists in that stretch.
Boyle was hurt for most of the season's early going but seems to be back on track. The veteran d-man now has four goals and 27 points over 45 games.
Line Change
"It's his defense. He's the guy in charge," McLellan said. "He knows that. Because Brent came in doesn't mean Danny Boyle's going to take a back seat. That's not how it works. The pecking order is well-established, and we'll go from there."
Boyle will continue to man the top defensive pairing as well as the top PP unit. Last season he scored nine goals and 50 points -- his lowest goals forced since he became a Shark. Look for him to bounce back with the aid of another excellent offensive forward.