Injury Report: Erik Karlsson (Done for Season with Broken Thumb)

[hohosaregood]

I know. And the way they moved him to IR right away? Didn't do that at all with Couture or Hertl. Seems strange.

I would say there's just no reason to p***yfoot about it at this point in the season with the deadline looming.

 

[Sysreq]

Bro, I'm not even surprised.

 

[LadyStanley]

I know. And the way they moved him to IR right away? Didn't do that at all with Couture or Hertl. Seems strange.

Now down to 9 days until TDL. Moving cap space so they can acquire bad deals (for higher draft pick returns).

 

[SJSharksfan39]

This season is cursed. I can't think of another "reasonable" explanation than that.

 

[one2gamble]

This season is cursed. I can't think of another "reasonable" explanation than that.

I'm flabbergasted by how bad this went

 

[LeftHeartInSF]

More down! Who's next?!?!

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

So is the only reason that he's done for the season because realistically he would come back with 1-2 weeks left and it's not worth risking further injury on a lost season? Never heard of a broken finger ending a season this early.

I'm thinking they pretty much know it's over now and don't even want to risk anything just to potentially make Ottawa's pick a little less valuable.

This entire season has been a waste. May as well get healthy and start with a clean slate next season. This team isn't as bad as they are now going forward imo.

 

[Alaskanice]

I feel for Erik. He has endured more than most people in such a short time. I know he got paid handsomely but money isn’t everything. I’m happy him and his wife are able to have their child. I am thrilled that he wears the teal sweater. Seeing him out for the rest of the season makes the remainder hard to swallow.

 

[Crazy Joe Divola]

On the plus side, Sharks now have 17M in cap space to acquire expiring contracts for picks/prospects.

 

[Kegsey]

On the plus side, Sharks now have 17M in cap space to acquire expiring contracts for picks/prospects.

This may be a key factor moving forward.

 

[Negatively Positive]

What is it with Sharks getting season ending injuries in Winnipeg? Thornton 2 seasons ago, Simek last year, now Karlsson. I guess we should be thankful Karlsson didn't hurt his knee like Thornton and Simek.

 

[Crazy Joe Divola]

This may be a key factor moving forward.

probably why EK won’t be back before seasons end. Need his cap space to work some magic

 

[OffSydes]

f***

 

[Kegsey]

probably why EK won’t be back before seasons end. Need his cap space to work some magic

100%. This is a blessing in disguise. If we can even get one decent pick for this draft I’ll be so happy.

 

[Nighthock]

Cool, now I have absolutely zero reason to watch.

 

[Alwalys]

 

[Bowie22]

I was just thinking to myself the other day "with our luck, Karlsson is probably done for the season".

I'm sorry guys

 

[WSS11]

On the plus side, Sharks now have 17M in cap space to acquire expiring contracts for picks/prospects.

very good point, Doug can actually move a bigger contract now because he’ll be able to give a team the full salary relief they need to take on a big contract at the TDL that most teams require in an offseason deal. Probably still won’t happen but Doug has a lot of options now to recoup some serious future assets.

 

[The Nemesis]

On the plus side, Sharks now have 17M in cap space to acquire expiring contracts for picks/prospects.

I assume you meant "the sharks now have $17m in cap space to acquire players in exchange for picks and prospects in order to try a longshot desperation run and make the playoffs"

Merkley, Chmelevski, 2nd, 2021 1st for some gritty playoff hero 2nd pair d-man and a broken former 20 goalscorer here we come!

 

[Crazy Joe Divola]

I assume you meant "the sharks now have $17m in cap space to acquire players in exchange for picks and prospects in order to try a longshot desperation run and make the playoffs"

Merkley, Chmelevski, 2nd, 2021 1st for some gritty playoff hero 2nd pair d-man and a broken former 20 goalscorer here we come!

obviously. What did you think I meant?

 

[Lebanezer]

What a year.

 

[hohosaregood]

What is it with Sharks getting season ending injuries in Winnipeg? Thornton 2 seasons ago, Simek last year, now Karlsson. I guess we should be thankful Karlsson didn't hurt his knee like Thornton and Simek.

Vancouver too. Thornton knee and Hertl knee.

 

[Levie]

Kurz will somehow blame our bad season on firing PDB. Something along the lines of Boughner's more aggressive defensive system led to injuries.

 

[Domm]

Burns will step up. Might help get his game back being the number one guy again.

 

[Jargon]

I mean the team has been arguably better without Couture and Hertl, this is obviously just going to make us get even stronger.

Sharks are going to rally around each other, go on a 15 game win streak, get into the playoffs and somehow win the Cup with Barclay Goodrow as our #1 center. Doug will then trade him before the draft for the 1st overall pick.

also I have a pretty bad sinus infection so my thinking may be impaired