San Jose Sharks forward Joel Ward had shoulder surgery after the season and is expected to be ready for training camp in September, general manager Doug Wilson said Friday.
Ward, 36, had 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) in 78 games for San Jose this season, and four points (one goal, three assists) in a six-game loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference First Round. He had 43 points (21 goals, 22 assists) last season to help the Sharks reach the Stanley Cup Final.
Joel Ward of Sharks recovering from shoulder surgery
San Jose forward expected to be ready for next season