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SJHN Daily: Good News, Pavelski Nearing Return From Concussion
Joe Pavelski is doubtful to play in tonight’s game but could be close to a return.
The former San Jose Sharks captain fell victim to a brutal hit from Matt Dumba in Game One of the Dallas Stars-Minnesota Wild playoff series. No stranger, unfortunately, to playoff head injuries, Pavelski was diagnosed with a concussion.
SJHN Daily: Pavelski Has Concussion After Dumba Hit, Dallas Columnist Calls for ‘Marchment’ Justice
Good news, Pavelski has been skating with the line-up scratches the last two days. So while Stars’ head coach Peter DeBoer did not rule out Pavelski for tonight, The Athletic’s Saad Yousuf pointed out that the veteran did not take part in full practice today, as Tyler Seguin was still slotted in Pavelski’s place on the top line alongside Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz.
Pavelski wasn’t in line rushes, which was expected. He’s typically in a green practice jersey along with Robertson and Hintz.
— Saad Yousuf (@SaadYousuf126) April 25, 2023
However, the team is optimistic about Pavelski’s potential return to the series.
Pete DeBoer says today was a “great step” for Joe Pavelski skating with the group and is getting “close.” #dallasstars
— Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) April 25, 2023
Tied 2-2, the Stars and Wild will square off in Game Five tonight. Puck drop is at 5 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on TBS.
AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…
Hockey consultant Jack Han explains how Erik Karlsson could actually help the Sharks’ rebuild.
Tomas Hertl explains why this was his “toughest year” in the NHL.
What was promising about Tristen Robins's NHL debut?
I talk with a scout and break down the tape: https://t.co/VProhN008F
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) April 22, 2023
Locked On Sharks revisits Mike Grier‘s first season of trades as Sharks’ general manager.
Nico Sturm talks candidly about the Sharks’ need to improve next season.
What are 3 areas that Gushchin has improved most throughout his first pro season? @halfwall_hockey tells us why he's so excited about the #SJSharks sniper: https://t.co/MODeM4WsfJ
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) April 21, 2023
OTHER SHARKS NEWS…
Congrats on a great career and thank you for 9️⃣ seasons as a Shark 🦈
We wish you all the best in your retirement, Justin Braun! pic.twitter.com/pxvqAxe37h
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) April 24, 2023
The Athletic shares the results of their survey of Sharks fans.
Fear the Fin is running a poll of the San Jose Sharks’ top 25 players under 25-years-old.
Ever wondered who the worst golfer is on the San Jose Barracuda?
⛳️ Which guy needs to get some golf lessons from Max Véronneau this summer? 🤔
(the answer MIGHT be all of them) pic.twitter.com/6lCl5aXrPn
— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) April 20, 2023
AROUND THE NHL…
The Toronto Maple Leafs complete massive comeback against the Tampa Bay Lightning:
IT WAS 4-1!
Alexander Kerfoot tips home the overtime winner as the @MapleLeafs complete the comeback and take a 3-1 series lead! 🍁 #StanleyCup
🇺🇸: @NHL_On_TNT ➡️ https://t.co/LaJpv7c3yx #NHLonTNT
🇨🇦: @Sportsnet ➡️ https://t.co/uEVY6yXLpz pic.twitter.com/fyN7ImnBoP— NHL (@NHL) April 25, 2023
Cale Makar was suspended a game for his late hit on Jared McCann.
Linus Ullmark challenged Matthew Tkachuk to a fight.
The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of a first-round series win.
Could recent first-rounder Marco Kasper join the Detroit Red Wings sooner than expected?
The New York Islanders are nearing elimination.
Patrik Elias helped fire up the New Jersey Devils ahead of their recent victory:
Patrik Elias just came into the Devils locker room screaming:
“Jesus Christ! How fucking excited am I! Devils hockey!”
— Ryan Novozinsky (@ryannovo62) April 25, 2023
Top Calgary Flames’ prospect named AHL MVP, goaltender Dustin Wolf.
The Florida Panthers are looking to come back, can they win “Three Game 7s?”
Derek Lalonde explains how the Lightning adjust their defense to help Andrei Vasilevskiy:
Incredible info from Derek Lalonde (fmr TBL asst coach) on Vasilevskiy's weakness:
"We did a study…he was one of the lower-percentage goalies in finding pucks from the point…we changed our entire Dzone (coverage)." pic.twitter.com/xNOE1TbiYB
— Jack Han (@JhanHky) April 25, 2023
