Brent Burns Doubtful For San Jose Sharks' Season Opener

The San Jose Sharks will likely be without star defenseman Brent Burns for opening day of the team's NHL season, as he was declared doubtful by head coach Todd McLellan on Wednesday.


Burns is still recovering from offseason groin surgery and could miss much more time than first anticipated.

The Sharks open the shortened 48-game season against the Calgary Flames on Sunday at 3 p.m. PST, followed by a 7 p.m. PST game against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday.