CHICAGO \u2014 San Jose Sharks forward Kiefer Sherwood took significant steps at practice on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Sherwood, 30, hasn\u2019t played since Jan. 10 with the Vancouver Canucks after suffering an upper-body injury. The winger would not confirm if he had a hand injury, stating he\u2019s just focused on being ready to play.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was good. It\u2019s an exciting, fun group, and just trying to be a part of it and get acclimated. Have a good practice,\u201d Sherwood said. \u201cJust take it day by day. Try to get the body and the mind better each day, and just prepare. You always prepare like you\u2019re gonna play.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sherwood skated on the San Jose Sharks\u2019 top line with Macklin Celebrini<\/a> and Will Smith<\/a>. The winger also took part in<\/a> power-play drills with the second unit. Participating on a power-play unit is often a good sign that an injured player could be returning.<\/p>\n #SJSharks<\/a> lines at practice:<\/p>\n Smith-Celebrini-Sherwood Ferraro-Liljegren \u2014 Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThose guys are world-class players, and their magic kind of speaks for itself,\u201d Sherwood said. \u201cJust try to play their strengths and win some pucks back and create some space for them, and just get them the puck.\u201d<\/p>\n Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky told reporters that getting a player of Sherwood\u2019s style could really help the group. Sherwood has been skating with the Sharks for the entire five-game road trip. Although he hasn\u2019t played, Sherwood is watching every game. The winger can identify what is needed when he enters the lineup.<\/p>\n \u201cBring the guys into the fight a little bit. Bring some energy,\u201d Sherwood said. \u201cEach day is an opportunity, and each game is an opportunity to play better and play our style. I just want to add to the identity that the team\u2019s already building.\u201d<\/p>\n Sherwood not confirmed to play per Warsofsky; How will he be activated?<\/p>\n Warsofsky said that it isn\u2019t confirmed that the winger would make his San Jose Sharks debut against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. Ryan Reaves<\/a> also missed practice due to an upper-body injury and has been placed on<\/a> injured reserve. If Reaves goes on IR, that could open up the spot for Sherwood to be activated.<\/p>\n \u201cIt would mean a lot. I think that\u2019s why we got him. The way [Sherwood] plays and the competitiveness that he plays with,\u201d Warsofsky said. \u201cWe\u2019ll see if he plays. There is no guarantee he plays.\u201d<\/p>\n The Sharks will need to play one of their best games of the season to avoid losing their fourth straight game. With the Olympic break just one game away, a win against the Avalanche would be a perfect send-off.<\/p>\n \u201cOne game. We\u2019re gonna have a lot of time off. I said it last night a little bit. We\u2019re in a unique position right now because of how well we played before the season. Now that we\u2019re here, we\u2019re gripping it. We want to play this perfect game and just win the game. Your process helps you win the game,\u201d Warsofsky said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe gotta get back to that of just playing a little bit faster, a little bit loose, a little bit more connected. These guys have been playing since they were 2, 3, or 4 years old. Let\u2019s have some fun. Let\u2019s play and just loosen up a little bit. That\u2019s kind of the message here today.\u201d<\/p>\n
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