On February 4, the San Jose Sharks announced that Kiefer Sherwood will be activated from injured reserve and is expected to make his debut for the team tonight. Sherwood, a right-winger acquired from Vancouver on January 19, has not played since January 10 due to an upper-body injury.
Ryan Reaves Placed on Injured Reserve Ahead of Olympic Break
San Jose Sharks’ veteran forward Ryan Reaves has been placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury, as reported by Curtis Pashelka, the team’s beat writer. Despite playing as recently as the night before the announcement, Reaves will miss at least the next three games leading into the Olympic break. This injury does not appear to be serious for the 39-year-old forward.
Reaves’ Contributions and Team Impact
Although Ryan Reaves has not recorded points this season, he has appeared in 46 out of 54 games, accumulating 32 penalty minutes with three goals scored. Averaging just under eight minutes of ice time per contest, his 41.8% Corsi rating is among the lowest in the league. Nevertheless, Reaves is highly regarded as a respected leader and a valued teammate within the Sharks organization. Currently in the final year of a three-year contract worth $1.35 million annually, his presence helps mentor one of the youngest rosters in the NHL.
Sharks’ Season Outlook with Leadership and New Additions
Reaves’ leadership has been crucial for the Sharks as they push to break a six-year playoff drought and position themselves favorably before the Olympic break. With Sherwood returning to the lineup, the Sharks look to strengthen their depth on the right wing. Reaves is expected to return shortly after the break, continuing his remarkable career that began after being selected in the 2005 NHL draft’s fifth round.
“Sherwood will indeed be activated from IR in the corresponding move and make his Sharks debut tonight.” – Curtis Pashelka, San Jose Sharks Beat Writer
Kiefer Sherwood will play tonight
— Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) February 4, 2026
Ryan Reaves has been placed on injured reserve. #SJSharks
— Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) February 3, 2026
