If we're gonna play in the playoffs, that's what it's gonna be like. So we've got to get comfortable. We gotta get comfortable being a little uncomfortable at times. That's what the game is. - Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky
Nick Leddy is back in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks, but it remains unclear as to when or where the veteran defenseman will play his next game. Now back practicing with the Sharks since he was recalled from the Barracuda on Wednesday, Leddy's playing career is somewhat in limbo, with a return to the AHL, a move to another team, or remaining on San Jose's NHL roster all possibilities in the coming days and weeks.
SAN JOSE Winger Tyler Toffoli missed Wednesday's practice with a lower-body injury, leaving his availability for the San Jose Sharks' next regular-season game somewhat in question. Toffoli was injured in the Sharks' game against the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 4, with coach Ryan Warsofsky saying Toffoli absorbed a hit, possibly in the second period. Toffoli finished the game and was listed as having three shots on net and two giveaways in 14:59 of ice time as the Sharks lost 4-2 at Ball Arena.
SAN JOSE - The San Jose Sharks placed Jeff Skinner on waivers for the purpose of mutual contract termination on Monday, with the two sides parting ways less than three weeks before the NHL trade deadline. If Skinner is not claimed by another NHL team by Tuesday, he will become an unrestricted free agent able to sign with any team. Skinner would have to be on another team's roster by the March 6 trade deadline to be eligible to play in the playoffs.
Through 49 games this season, the 6-foot-4 Laval, Quebec native has averaged 17:20 of ice-time a night, he's yet to score a goal, meanwhile has chipped in with three assists. Benoit plays a depth penalty killer role for the Maple Leafs, and isn't shy to sacrifice his body, blocking 79 shots, while landing an impressive 129 hits. Benoit doesn't have trade protection on his contract, and can be moved at will.
It was pretty hard a year for me and for the team, of course. But I think just this year, it's been such a different experience, and I've really enjoyed it so far. The way we are with each other, it's so positive and so much joy in our room. I think it shows on the ice, and we've been able to have some success, but now it's time to keep it going and make that push.
