Markus Nutivaara doesn’t miss playing hockey. “When somebody asks, ‘Do you miss hockey yet?’ I don’t,” the 29-year-old, who officially announced his retirement two weeks ago, told San Jose Hockey Now.
Markus Nutivaara hasn’t retired…yet. That’s what Nutivaara’s agent Todd Diamond told San Jose Hockey Now. Diamond expects Nutivaara to make a final decision on retirement by mid-May.
Markus Nutivaara has been suffering from a hip injury and as a result, he missed the entirety of the 2022-23 season, which would’ve been his first with the San Jose Sharks.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Markus Nutivaara may be calling it a career, although it may be due to necessity than choice.
However, Vancouver is making it known that they have no desire to part with the 21-year-old.
Let's take a look at the upcoming season for the San Jose Sharks.
Last season, Markus Nutivaara missed all but one game due to injury, but he expects to be at full strength by the time training camp starts.
Sturm brings a big, physical presence who can win faceoffs and contribute at the defensive end of the rink.
From the moment Chychrun’s name hit the rumor mill, the reported ask has been “massive” from the Coyotes, and with so many teams involved, it seems likely that they end up with something close to the package they’re seeking.
Despite that, though, they still sit second in the Atlantic Division with an 18-6-4 record. They’ve dropped three out of four, though, as the absences begin to take their toll.
The Panthers have one particular rival front-office to be thankful for this offseason, but on their wish list remains a major component to winning: goal scoring.
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