The San Jose Sharks announced that Barclay Goodrow is on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. He left the game against the Senators early after a hard hit from Ridly Greig.
Goodrow managed only a few short shifts before retreating to the locker room. The team hasn’t specified his exact injury, but he has had bad luck with head injuries in the past, like when he had to eat through a straw for a month after taking a puck to the face last December. Now, he’s set to miss at least three more games.
Despite his challenges this season, with just two goals in 25 games and a low shooting percentage of 6.5%, Goodrow remains important for his experience. He’s been helping out on special teams even though scoring has been tough for him lately. Fans might feel worried about how the team will cope without him.
Roster Changes and New Opportunities:
Givani Smith is expected to fill in during Goodrow’s absence, which means younger players will get more time on special teams . Ethan Cardwell has been called up as well and could see more action if he impresses during this stint.
Cardwell played in three NHL games earlier this season but didn’t score. However, he’s shown potential with one goal and seven points in 13 AHL games so far—though that’s slightly behind his pace from last year when he notched 43 points as a rookie.
Fans often wonder if these changes will bring fresh energy or create new challenges for their beloved team.
Injuries are part of sports; what do you think about how they affect teams?
