Middleton, Knyzhov Injury Updates + Does Karlsson Injury Affect Sharks’ Deadline Plans?

WASHINGTON — Check out my hit on “Sharks Pregame Live”! This was recorded before the San Jose Sharks’ “response” 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals:

.@Sheng_Peng reports on how the Sharks will operate without Erik Karlsson, who underwent surgery on his left forearm pic.twitter.com/miQNF1xolW

— Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSharks) January 27, 2022

I chat about who’s going to soak up Erik Karlsson’s minutes. It’ll certainly be Brent Burns, who’s actually excelled without Karlsson this year. But what about Jake Middleton and Nikolai Knyzhov, are they close to coming back for the San Jose Sharks?

Also, Brodie Brazil asks me if Karlsson’s injury might affect what the San Jose Sharks do at the Trade Deadline.