The San Jose Sharks have officially placed forwards Will Smith and Philipp Kurashev on their injured reserve list. In a strategic move, the team has recalled forwards Igor Chernyshov and Ethan Cardwell from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda.
Details of the Injury List
- Players on IR:
- Will Smith
- Philipp Kurashev
- Recalled Players:
- Igor Chernyshov
- Ethan Cardwell
Injury Updates
The specific nature of Will Smith’s injury remains undisclosed. Smith exited during Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins after a hit from Parker Wotherspoon. The injury has halted his promising season where he recorded 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 games.
Philipp Kurashev, meanwhile, sustained an upperbody injury during the same game. The 26yearold forward has scored six goals and provided nine assists in 31 appearances this season. He joined the Sharks this offseason on a oneyear contract worth $1.2 million after spending five seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Introducing New Faces
Igor Chernyshov is poised to make his NHL debut with the Sharks. The Russian forward was drafted 33rd overall in the 2024 Draft. His performance in the AHL has been solid, with 11 goals and 12 assists in 25 games this season. Last year, he achieved impressive stats with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit, scoring 19 goals and 36 assists in just 23 games.
Ethan Cardwell returns to the Sharks after a previous fourgame stint earlier this season, where he managed to score once. This season in the AHL, Cardwell has three goals and six assists in 14 outings.
Upcoming Schedule
The Sharks are preparing for a threegame homestand. They will face the Calgary Flames on Tuesday and the Dallas Stars on Thursday. The team aims to regain momentum as they navigate through player injuries.