Sharks D Nikolai Knyzhov tears Achilles tendon

Published August 13, 2022 10:14 AM

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks defenseman Nikolai Knyzhov will miss the first few months of the season with a torn right Achilles tendon. General manager Mike Grier said Knyzhov got hurt while participating in off-ice training. Knyzhov had surgery Wednesday. His estimated recovery time is about six months. The 24-year-old missed all of last season with a groin injury.

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