SAN JOSE — Count Joel Ward as one of the Sharks players who are dealing with injuries this offseason.
In a statement released by the Sharks on Friday afternoon, Ward had surgery after the end of the season to repair what the team called a minor shoulder injury. The surgery was done in the Bay Area.
“Joel was dealing with a minor shoulder injury last season and, once the season ended, had a choice to either rehab the injury or to have a surgical procedure,” Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said in the statement.
“Joel opted to proceed with the surgical procedure, which was completed successfully, and he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2017 season.