The San Jose Sharks may face another setback with rookie defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin, who suffered an upper-body injury during a game against the Anaheim Ducks. Coach Ryan Warsofsky has not confirmed Mukhamadullin’s availability for the upcoming game against the Edmonton Oilers. The injury occurred when Mukhamadullin collided with a Ducks player and was subsequently attacked by Frank Vatrano. Despite Mukhamadullin's inadvertent penalty during the play, Warsofsky criticized Vatrano's aggressive response, indicating a need for his team to develop physical resilience and appropriate responses in similar situations.
Mukhamadullin’s injury raises concerns for the Sharks’ already troubled defense, just as the coach hinted at potential changes in response to player safety.
Coach Warsofsky highlighted a lack of appropriate response from his team post-collision, underscoring a need for growth in their handling of physical scenarios.
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