The San Jose Sharks will be without forward Kevin Labanc for the next three months due to a dislocated shoulder, for which he will have surgery next week. Labanc was injured in the first period of the game against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, after being hit into the boards awkwardly.
He has posted 6 points (3 goals, 3 assists) through 21 games this season, struggling to find his game at times and even being demoted to the fourth line. In his absence, the team has recalled Jayden Halbgewachs, who made his NHL debut last night against the Vancouver Canucks.