San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin has undergone successful ACL surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 NHL season.
The San Jose Sharks will be shorthanded for the rest of the year.
The Sharks announced some disappointing news on Tuesday, explaining in a statement that forward Luke Kunin underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL on Tuesday morning and is now expected to miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season. He's expected to recover in time for next season.
Kunin's loss deals a sizable blow to the Sharks' forward depth. The 25-year-old arrived in San Jose via trade at the 2022 draft and has fit in quite well with his new club this season. He posted a respectable five goals and eight assists for 13 points in 31 games prior to his injury.
Kunin was also finding a more prominent role on a nightly basis than he had in past seasons, averaging over 15 minutes of ice time per game and even slotting in on one of the Sharks' power-play units.
Now, the Sharks will be forced to look elsewhere for middle-six depth as Kunin attempts to make a full recovery.