BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Pete DeBoer is labeling an update on Joe Thornton’s health as “great news”.
History will determine whether his assessment is accurate.
According to the Sharks head coach, the swelling in Thornton’s surgically-repaired right knee is the result of an infection. The 39-year-old veteran, who flew back to San Jose from Los Angeles on Saturday instead of joining the Sharks on their four-game East Coast road swing, hasn’t suffered any structural damage in the knee.
“Nothing structurally. It looks like an infection, put him on antibiotics,” DeBoer said. “He should be fine.”
When asked about his reaction to the update, DeBoer called it “great news”.