San Jose Sharks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Sharks seek first regulation win of season as they face Canadiens

Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks face Nick Suzuki and the host Montreal Canadiens in an East-meets-West showdown on Tuesday night. Tuesday's tilt is the first of two meetings between the teams this season.

Will Smith News / NHL Rumors / October 19

NHL Rumors: What Could a Will Smith Extension with the San Jose Sharks Look Like

Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta discuss the San Jose Sharks and pending RFA forward Will Smith and what his next contract could look like.

Will Smith News / NHL Rumors / October 19

NHL Rumors: What Could a Will Smith Extension with the San Jose Sharks Look Like?

Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta discuss the San Jose Sharks and pending RFA forward Will Smith and what his next contract could look like.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Sharks, searching for first regulation win, face faltering Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to salvage something from their three-game homestand when they host the San Jose Sharks on Monday night. In a potentially worrying sign for the young season, Toronto's revamped offense was effectively neutralized by a rugged New York Islanders defense in a 4-1 loss Saturday night.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / October 18

It's time for some accountability

So far this season, the San Jose Sharks have an…interesting record. Four wins, three losses, and one overtime loss, but all four wins came in extra play

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

The Sharks Keep Blowing Third-Period Leads, and It’s Costing Them Now

Early in the third period Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, Ivar Stenberg one-timed a Macklin Celebrini feed past John Gibson, and the San Jose Sharks led 3-1.

Philipp Kurashev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Philipp Kurashev Signs With Lausanne HC

A former fourth-round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks is headed home. According to a team announcement, forward Philipp Kurashev has signed a one-year deal with the NL’s Lausanne HC.

Ryan Warsofsky News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Ryan Warsofsky Helped Build the Sharks. He Might Not Be the Coach to Finish the Job

The San Jose Sharks are finally heading in the right direction. After years of rebuilding, GM Mike Grier signaled this offseason that the organization is ready to start taking meaningful steps toward contention.

Macklin Celebrini News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini: Is There Really a Slowdown?

When a young player puts up 115 points in his second NHL season, expectations can get a little out of hand. Suddenly, anything short of another spectacular season gets people wondering what's wrong.

Darnell Nurse News / Inside The Rink / October 17

Darnell Nurse Injury Update: Sharks Appear to Avoid Worst Case

The San Jose Sharks opened their six-game road trip Thursday with a shootout win over the Nashville Predators. They did it without defenseman Darnell Nurse.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Wings seek home-ice turnaround as Sharks continue road trip

The Detroit Red Wings began the season with an unusually heavy home schedule. The final game of that stretch comes Saturday night when they host the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / October 16

San Jose Sharks’ Mediocre Opening to Season Leaves Plenty to Be Desired

The San Jose Sharks may have started their 2026-27 campaign at a steady 4-3-0, but the opening two weeks certainly haven’t lacked drama. Overtime thrillers,

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Alex Barre-Boulet News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Sharks Reassign Cam Lund, Alex Barre-Boulet

The San Jose Sharks announced that forwards Cam Lund and Alex Barre-Boulet have been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. Lund suffered an upper-body injury in a prospect game in September, and it was later announced that he would be sidelined for a month.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 15

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Will Smith in wait-and-see mode; Flyers could decide to move 'older' player as opposed to young one

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, when asked about San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith, who is eligible to sign a contract extension. Jeff Marek: “Also, the latest on Will Smith, San Jose Sharks, and that contract.

Alex Barre-Boulet News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Sharks Place Alex Barre-Boulet On Waivers

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Alex Barre-Boulet on waivers per PuckPedia. Barre-Boulet began the season on San Jose’s injured reserve. Now that he’s back to full health, he will require waivers to be assigned to the minor-leagues where he has spent the majority of his eight-year professional career.

San Jose Sharks News / Viral Sports News / October 14

San Jose Sharks Suddenly Dump 7-Year NHL Veteran

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Alex Barré-Boulet on waivers, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. The 29-year-old was activated off injured reserve (undisclosed) and made available Wednesday, with the clear intent of assigning him to the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda once he clears.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Grading the Sharks’ Line Changes After Loss to the Bruins

The San Jose Sharks outplayed the Boston Bruins for the majority of the game, yet they came away with a 6-3 loss at home. The Sharks have struggled so far this season scoring at even strength, so head coach Ryan Warsofsky shook up the lines to help his club generate some offense. From beginning to end, the changes worked.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Nurse vs. Spector: The 'Low IQ' Quote That Blew Up Oilers Socials

The Edmonton Oilers finally did what they’d been trying to do for years: they moved on from Darnell Nurse. After multiple off‑seasons of exploring trade options, Nurse ultimately waived his no‑trade clause — even expanding his list — allowing Edmonton to ship him to the San Jose Sharks in one of the most unexpected deals of the summer.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

Even though the NHL season is a grind, a slow start can still be a cause for some concern. Especially when it is a start as bad as the one the Philadelphia Flyers are off to at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

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San Jose Sharks News / Viral Sports News / October 8

San Jose Sharks Already Dump Offseason Addition

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Brett Leason on waivers, a move that points to an imminent roster opening for Adam Gaudette as he works his way back from an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6