Sharks prospect David Edstrom, acquired in Hertl trade, says he’s headed back to Sweden for 2024-25 season

SAN JOSE – Sharks fans will have to wait a bit longer to see center prospect David Edstrom in a San Jose uniform full-time.

Edstrom revealed on Wednesday at the Sharks’ development camp that he intends to return to the Swedish Hockey League for the 2024-25 season. Edstrom joined San Jose’s prospect pool after he was traded to the Sharks along with a first-round pick in the stunning deal that sent alternate captain Tomas Hertl to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Hailing from Gothenburg, Sweden...