Sharks GM Doug Wilson takes medical leave

Published November 26, 2021 3:01 PM

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson will take a temporary leave to deal with an undisclosed medical issue. The Sharks say assistant general manager Joe Will will take take over the team’s day-to-day operations during Wilson’s absence. The 64-year-old Wilson has been the general manager for the Sharks since 2003. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame for his 16-year playing career earlier this month. Will is in his 11th season as the Sharks’ assistant general manager.

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