SJHN Daily: Eklund Leaves Game With Injury, NCAA Tourney Starts Today

March Madness for hockey is set to start today, and for San Jose Sharks fans, here are the prospects to watch.

Magnus Chrona is the starting netminder for Denver University. This is Chrona’s fourth season with DU, who won the NCAA title last season. Chrona is not yet signed by San Jose, but that could change as soon as DU’s tournament ends. Chrona’s signing rights were acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2021.

Defenseman Henry Thrun will look to avenge last season’s first-round tournament exit for Harvard. Thrun’s signing rights were acquired from the Anaheim Ducks on Feb. 28 for a 2024 third-round pick.

Center Alex Young is in his third season at Colgate University. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2020 NHL Draft and has yet to sign his entry-level contract with San Jose. He’s a 2023 Hobey Baker nominee.

Below is the broadcast schedule for the NCAA men's hockey tournament.

Thursday: Denver (Magnus Chrona) vs. Cornell on ESPNEWS at 2:30 p.m. PT
Friday: Harvard (Henry Thrun) vs. Ohio State on ESPNU at 11:00 a.m. PT
Friday: Colgate (Alex Young) vs. Michigan on ESPNU at 5:30 p.m. PT https://t.co/BmyMAufISR

— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) March 22, 2023

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

Speaking of Chrona, what are scouts saying about the San Jose Sharks goalie prospects?

Erik Karlsson discusses Fabian Zetterlund, Kevin Labanc speaks up for James Reimer.

Karlsson spoke on the rumors surrounding him being a trade target of the Edmonton Oilers.

How does one top 2023 Draft prospect compare to San Jose Sharks prospect Filip Bystedt?

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

#SJSharks have recalled forward Jacob Peterson from the @sjbarracuda.https://t.co/aYoO9GSFV8

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 22, 2023

March 30th will be Y2K night at SAP Center.

Chillax #SJSharks fam 🙂

Thursday, March 30 we're bringing Y2K back!

C u there: https://t.co/KXnC5vZ8Ft

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 22, 2023

David Quinn has been named head coach of Team USA for the upcoming IIHF World Championships.

David Quinn has been named head coach of the 2023 U.S. Men's National Team for the upcoming #MensWorlds in May!

“He knows the player pool extremely well and understands the dynamics involved in preparing a team to win a gold medal on the world stage.” -Chris Clark, GM

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) March 22, 2023

Quinn, on being named Team USA's World Championships head coach: "It's bittersweet. The fact that I'm going to be able to do it means we're not in the playoffs…But if I'm not going to coach in the playoffs, there's no other place I'd rather be than representing my country."

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) March 22, 2023

Two minutes for ruffing.
Tough call.

Hopefully the #SJBarracuda don't have to answer these questions after Sunday's Pucks & Paws game, presented by @SheepDogWhiskey!
🎟️: https://t.co/NcQs34pSqI pic.twitter.com/eDJGq8pk6x

— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) March 22, 2023

William Eklund left yesterday’s Barracuda game early and didn’t come back.

William Eklund hurt here pic.twitter.com/kp80aagTVZ

— JD Young (@MyFryHole) March 23, 2023

AROUND THE NHL…

The Pittsburgh Penguins earned a much-needed win over the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday night.

The NHLPA players’ vote has been released, and to nobody’s surprise, Brad Marchand is not fun to play against.

In the heat of a playoff race, the Florida Panthers fall to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.

Ilya Sorokin makes yet another ridiculous save.

The Washington Capitals honored Alex Ovechkin for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list.

The Calgary Flames need wins, and they got a big rebound win over the Anaheim Ducks.

Sidney Crosby was voted the most complete player in the NHL.

Ovechkin reaches 40 goals for an NHL-record 13th time.

The Dallas Stars have become a unit en route to being one of the top teams in the Western Conference.

The QJMHL has banned fighting. What will the impact be?