Tomas Hertl, a key player for the San Jose Sharks, missed part of a game due to an injury and was absent from practice. As a result, William Eklund filled in at center during practice. Hertl's status for upcoming games and the all-star game was uncertain. Despite traveling with the team, Hertl did not play in a game but confirmed his participation in the NHL All-Star Game. Eklund's performance as a center was highlighted, showcasing his potential in the role.
Hertl will play for Team McDavid
Tomas Hertl will play for Team McDavid at the #NHLAllStar game #SJSharks
If Hertl goes last he will be the second #SJSharks player to win a car as the last pick of the #NHLAllStar Player Draft
#SJSharks Tomas Hertl said this when he was announced as an #NHLAllStar and what he knew about the draft: "[Couture] told me about the car. I don't really want to go last. Hopefully, somebody takes me earlier."
Tomas Hertl confirmed that he will play in the #NHLAllStar game. The #SJSharks lone representative picked a defenseman to win the skills competition. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/dU4Zi5H7sh https://t.co/dU4Zi5H7sh
Sharks forward Tomas Hertl, who has been dealing with a lower body injury, said he will play in the NHL All-Star Game on Saturday
Hertl says he is playing in the All-Star game. #SJSharks
More on Hertl from Quinn: "Unless something crazy happened, he's going (to Toronto). I've talked to him a little bit, but not in full length, but I get the feeling he will be going." #SJSharks https://t.co/kS64x6aFZ7
Hertl will not play tonight, but he is going to Toronto
Tomas Hertl traveled with the Sharks to Anaheim. Will not play tonight. Quinn said he's not sure whether Hertl will play in the all-star game
Tomas Hertl did travel but won't play tonight #SJSharks Kahkonen starts
This goal is all created off Eklund’s zone entry. Just before this he stopped up in the D-zone to give him space, then got the legs going. #SJSharks https://t.co/uXnqDehEjj
I hope people understand me when I say this. I feel like Eklund's game sense/feel is much higher at center. I really have liked his game tonight. #SJSharks
Eklund has had some strong games this season, but there is something different about him at center. He is hunting the puck more and trying to create more. Which is a very good thing. #SJSharks
#SJSharks lines tonight, Eklund plays center for the first time in the NHL: Hoffman-Couture-Zetterlund Barabanov-Eklund-Duclair MacDonald-Sturm-Kunin Zadina-Carpenter-Bailey Vlasic-Emberson Rutta-Mukhamadullin Okhotiuk-Addison Blackwood
William Eklund is getting his first chance at being a center in the NHL. He has all the tools to be a successful centerman for the #SJSharks. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/j4D5ldQG7F https://t.co/j4D5ldQG7F
Given the recent comments made by #SJSharks center Tomas Hertl, could the #NHLBruins be one of the many teams expected to inquire about him this offseason? More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/74mkFE0t5I
#SJSharks' Hertl out Tuesday and possibly beyond; Eklund to get an 'evaluation' at center https://t.co/OXnfMM973t
Tomas Hertl will not play for the #SJSharks tonight against the #SeaKraken. William Eklund will play center as SJ seeks revenge for the last time they played. Read the preview on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/eLa2dAZrJv https://t.co/eLa2dAZrJv
At this point, Tomas Hertl is still expected to represent the #SJSharks during the NHL's All Star Weekend in Toronto. https://t.co/RKxn3gjhxP
Hertl is questionable for tomorrow’s game, butter hope is he’ll still be able to go to Toronto. #SJSharks
Hertl is out tonight. #SJSharks
#SJSharks' Hertl questionable to play vs. Kraken; What about the all-star game? https://t.co/eZzrSx2Q6r
Tomas Hertl could miss tomorrow's #SJSharks game against #SeaKraken with an injury. If he is out, William Eklund will slide to the center position. Read more about Hertl's injury and Eklund's role on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/JwcDoJNdN0 https://t.co/JwcDoJNdN0
Sounds like Eklund will play center tomorrow.
Tomas Hertl said he hopes he can play tomorrow but he’s not totally sure. Says he thinks he’ll still be able to play in the all star game
Powerplay lines at #SJSharks practice: PP1: Addison-Couture-Eklund-Zetterlund-Barabanov PP2: Mukhamadullin-MacDonald-Duclair-Hoffman-Kunin
Lines at #SJSharks practice: Hoffman-Couture-Zetterlund Barabanov-Eklund-Duclair MacDonald-Sturm-Kunin Bailey(Labanc)-Carpenter-Zadina Mukhamadullin-Rutta Okhotiuk-Addison Emberson-Vlasic-Burroughs (Rotating)
Lines at #SJSharks practice: Hoffman-Couture-Zetterlund Barabanov-Eklund-Duclair MacDonald-Sturm-Kunin Bailey-Carpenter-Zadina Mukhamadullin-Rutta Okhotiuk-Addison Emberson(Vlasic)-Burroughs
Keeping in mind that Hertl isn't participating, here are #SJSharks practice lines, it looks like Eklund is filling in at center on the second line: Hoffman-Couture-Zetterlund Barabanov-Eklund-Duclair MacDonald-Sturm-Kunin Zadina-Carpenter-Bailey
Don’t see Hertl on the ice for practice. Missed part of 2nd last game with an injury, though he did come back for the final frame
I am not seeing Hertl or Couture on the ice at #SJSharks practice. They start a back-to-back tomorrow and sat last week for maintenance.
Not seeing Tomas Hertl on the ice for this morning's Sharks practice. He had to miss half of the second period with an apparent injury. We'll get a status update later.