Mirco Mueller (thumb) won't be available to play for Switzerland in May's World Championships, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

Mueller (thumb) won't be available to play for Switzerland in May's World Championships, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

Analysis:

The fractured thumb prevented Mueller from playing in the Sharks' final eight games, and though the regular season has been over for more than two weeks now, the blueliner still hasn't quite recovered yet. The Sharks expect the 19-year-old to be ready to play by training camp.