Blackwood has been out of the lineup since suffering a groin injury on February 27th. Magnus Chrona has served predominantly as the starting netminder recently due to Blackwood's injury and Kaapo Kahkonen's trade to the New Jersey Devils. With Chrona reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), Blackwood will likely take control of the Sharks' crease. Blackwood has a 3.48 GAA and .899 SV% in 35 games this season (9-18-3).
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Blackwood has been out of the lineup since suffering a groin injury on February 27th. Magnus Chrona has served predominantly as the starting netminder recently due to Blackwood's injury and Kaapo Kahkonen's trade to the New Jersey Devils. With Chrona being reassigned to the San Jose Barracuda (AHL), Blackwood will likely take control of the Sharks' crease.
Dellandrea appears to be the odd-man out on Wednesday with Tyler Seguin set to return from a lower-body injury. Dellandrea has two goals and seven assists in 40 games this season.
Rutta has not played since March 7th, missing five games with a lower-body injury, but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. In 56 games this season, Rutta has 15 points (3G / 12A), 57 hits, and 90 blocks.
Walman has averaged over 21 minutes of ice time over his last four games, but is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Walman has only one point (1G / 0A) in his last 16 games.
Walman did not play in the Red Wings' last outing but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old defenseman has 20 points (11G / 9A), 99 shots, and 141 blocks in 57 games this season.
The Jets acquired Tyler Toffoli from the Devils for a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick before last week's trade deadline. Toffoli joined the New Jersey Devils in the offseason and was off to a blistering start, scoring 21 points (12G / 9A) in his first 21 games before slowing down to a more modest 23 points (14G / 9A) in his 40 subsequent games. Nevertheless, Toffoli adds a significant boost to the offensive depth of a Jets team that has already bolstered their lineup by adding Sean Monahan several weeks ago.
Couture added that he is hopeful to return to full strength for the start of next season. The 34-year-old has only been able to appear in six games for the Sharks this season and has an assist, seven SOG, and four PIMs.
Kostin was dealt to San Jose as part of a trade deadline deal on Friday and is expected to make his Sharks' debut on Saturday vs. Ottawa. The 24-year-old had struggled in his first season in Detroit, with only three goals, one assist, 22 SOG, 38 PIMs and a -2 plus/minus through 33 games before being traded.
Vanecek has been on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, but will likely serve in a timeshare with Mackenzie Blackwood between the pipes for the Sharks upon his return. The 28-year-old Vanecek struggled this season with the New Jersey Devils, posting a career-worst 3.18 GAA and .890 SV% in 32 games (17-9-3).
Kostin was in and out of the lineup for the Detroit Red Wings this season, being a healthy scratch for most of the last month. The 24-year-old Kostin has four points (3G / 1A) in 33 games this season.
Toffoli joined the New Jersey Devils in the offseason and was off to a blistering start, scoring 21 points (12G / 9A) in his first 21 games before slowing down to a more modest 23 points (14G / 9A) in his 40 subsequent games. Nevertheless, Toffoli adds a significant boost to the offensive depth of a Jets team that has already bolstered their lineup by adding Sean Monahan several weeks ago.
A third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, Thompson has enjoyed a productive year with Syracuse (AHL) and could presumably see some action with the Sharks down the stretch after making his NHL debut earlier this year. The 21-year-old defenseman had five goals and 27 assists in 46 AHL games this season.
Bordeleau was called up on Wednesday in correspondence to Ty Emberson (lower-body) being placed on injured reserve. The 22-year-old Bordeleau played six games with the Sharks earlier this season but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Barracuda (AHL), tallying 25 points (11G / 14A) in 35 games.
Wennberg was a healthy scratch for the Seattle Kraken on Monday with his name circulating trade rumours, claims validated on Wednesday after being dealt to the New York Rangers. The 29-year-old Wennberg is an impending UFA and has seen his production dip in recent years. That said, he registered three points (1G / 2A) and six shots on goal in his last three games.