The San Jose Sharks are gearing up for their post-Olympic break return, but not everyone is back on the ice just yet. With key players like Macklin Celebrini, Philipp Kurashev, Pavol Regenda, and Alex Wennberg still representing their countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the team is far from complete. But here’s where it gets interesting: newly recalled Filip Bystedt and Nick Leddy are already practicing, while Ty Dellandrea, Tyler Toffoli, and Dmitry Orlov are notably absent. And this is the part most people miss: the reasons behind these moves and injuries could shape the Sharks’ season finale.
Let’s break it down.
First, the good news: Ryan Reaves, who missed the Sharks’ last game against the Colorado Avalanche on February 4, is back and looking healthy. He’s a full participant in practice, signaling his readiness for the February 26 matchup against the Calgary Flames. But the injury updates for Dellandrea and Toffoli are less encouraging.
Ty Dellandrea, who suffered a lower-body injury on January 6, is still weeks away from returning. Head coach Ryan Warsofsky described him
