San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karl son underwent succe sful surgery to addre s a groin injury on May 31, the team announced Wednesday.The 30-year-old blueliner appeared in 53 games with the Sharks this season, registering three goals and 45 points. Karl sonstarted having problems with his groin in mid-January and mi Zion Williamson Jersey sed nine games. After returning for four games in mid-February, he reinjured his groin and was sidelined until early April.Overall, he mi sed 29 regular-season games for the Sharks, but he was able tomake it back in time for the team's New Orleans Pelicans Jersey regular-season finale and the start of the 2019 NHL playoffs. He looked good in his 19 playoff appearances and put up 16 points, but in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the St. Louis Blues, he again appeared to be in pain and left the game during the second period. He ultimately mi sed the decisive Game 6 with an injury.RUMOR ROUNDUP: Karl son, who has already started the Derrick Favors Jersey recovery proce s, is expected to be ready by the start of the 2019-20 season. defensemen Erik Karl son underwent succe sful surgery to addre s a groin injury suffered during the 2018-19 season. San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) What remains unclear, however, is where Karl son will start the campaign; he' Josh Hart Jersey s set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. As per , he is expected to make a decision soonwhether he will remain in San Jose. reported Jordan Crawford Jersey that Karl son is taking a "long, hard look" into signing an extension, but there are also reports that he is looking to sign an NHL deal with a Canadian team, per the .