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How Collin Graf Became a Core Piece in the Sharks’ Rebuild

When San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier traded William Eklund and Shakir Mukhamadullin and let Mario Ferraro walk in free agency, 23-year-old two-way forward Collin Graf somehow became the longest-tenured member of the team.

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Sharks Set for Big Announcement Involving Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks appear ready to hand their captaincy to one of the league’s brightest young stars. According to multiple reports, including San Jose Hockey Now and insider Sheng Peng, the decision is “all but certain,” with an official announcement expected before the regular season begins.

Macklin Celebrini News / Daily Faceoff / August 24

Report: Sharks ‘all but certain’ to name Macklin Celebrini captain

The San Jose Sharks have a true one-of-one franchise player and leader in superstar center Macklin Celebrini, but at least for right now, they do not have a captain.

Macklin Celebrini News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Why the Sharks’ Captaincy Is Macklin Celebrini’s to Lose

The San Jose Sharks have played without a captain for more than two years. The “C” has been sitting in a drawer since Logan Couture’s final game in March 2024, symbolizing a franchise in transition that had no obvious leader ready to wear it.

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Yaroslav Korostelyov News / Daily Faceoff / August 23

Yaroslav Korostelyov terminates KHL contract, will join Sharks organization

Goaltender Yaroslav Korostelyov has terminated his contract with the KHL’s SKA St. Petersburg and will come to North America next season to join the San Jose Sharks, according to Hockey News Hub’s Jeremy Garrett and SJ Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Yaroslav Korostelyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Yaroslav Korostelyov To Join Sharks Organization

A recent San Jose Sharks draft pick will join the organization much sooner than expected. First reported by Jeremy Garrett of Hockey News Hub and later confirmed by Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, netminder Yaroslav Korostelyov has terminated his contract with SKA St.

Alex Young News / Inside The Rink / August 20

ECHL: Alex Young Headed to Rapid City Following Career Year With Atlanta

For Atlanta Gladiators fans, Thursday’s news may be one of the more surprising moves of the offseason. After leading Atlanta in both goals and points during the 2025-26 season, Alex Young is headed to the Rapid City Rush.

Kiefer Sherwood News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Kiefer Sherwood Could Be the Perfect Complement to the Sharks’ Game

Every contender needs more than skill. The San Jose Sharks learned that the hard way last season, when a roster brimming with young offensive talent finished four points short of the playoffs, undone by a defense that was too easy to play through and a group that was too often bullied.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Sharks Extend Affiliation With ECHL Wichita

The San Jose Sharks will have some renewed continuity with their ECHL affiliation for the 2026-27 season. According to a team announcement, the Sharks have signed a one-year affiliate extension with the Wichita Thunder.

Cole Moberg News / Inside The Rink / August 18

ECHL: Cole Moberg Returns to Florida

Cole Moberg’s connection to the Florida Everblades continues. Florida announced Monday that the 25-year-old defenseman has agreed to terms for the 2026-27 season, bringing back one of the most experienced postseason players on its blue line.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18

Macklin Celebrini, Michael Misa make Sharks clear No. 1 in The Athletic’s pipeline rankings

The San Jose Sharks look for a trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027, with young star Macklin Celebrini leading the way. Sharks fans have something to be excited about.

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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.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 16

One Weakness the Sharks Didn’t Fix This Summer Is in Net

Mike Grier spent the offseason attacking the problem everyone could see. The San Jose Sharks allowed the third-most goals in the NHL last season, so the

Jeff Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / August 15

Jeff Skinner Chose Switzerland Over the NHL. What His New Life Could Be

Jeff Skinner’s NHL chapter looks like it’s officially closed. The 34-year-old, a former 40-goal scorer and 1,110-game veteran, just signed a one-year deal with EHC Biel-Bienne in Switzerland’s National League that runs through April 2027.

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San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

The 2026-27 Sharks Will Have More Bite After Adding Physical Players

A breakout 2025-26 season headlined by the emergence of Macklin Celebrini puts the San Jose Sharks in position to finally leave the abyss they’ve dwelled in for the last several years.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

Jeff Skinner signs one-year contract with Swiss club EHC Biel-Bienne

After more than 1,100 games across parts of 16 NHL seasons, unrestricted free-agent forward Jeff Skinner agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Swiss National League club EHC Biel-Bienne on Friday.

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Jeff Skinner News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 14

Jeff Skinner Signs With EHC Biel-Bienne In Switzerland

Jeff Skinner has signed with Swiss Club EHCB through the 2026-27 season, according to a team announcement. The 16-year NHL veteran was most recently with the San Jose Sharks after they mutually terminated his contract, a one-year, $3MM contract where he played 32 games, scoring six goals for 13 points in 2025-26.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Sharks’ Jeff Ulmer Sees a Team Ready to Take a Shot at the Playoffs

Belief is cheap in July. Every coaching staff in the league spends the offseason convinced its group is trending upward, and most are proven wrong by December.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

Macklin Celebrini Card Auction Nears $500K & It’s Not Done

Macklin Celebrini is the San Jose Sharks’ young superstar. He was the 2024 first overall pick and basically burst onto the scene as a real difference-maker right away.

San Jose Sharks News / Ball Exclusives / August 12

Sharks believe young core is ready to take the next step

After seven years of sinking toward the bottom of the league standings, competitive hockey is back in San Jose. Thanks to their blossoming core of young talent, the Sharks were the league’s most improved team last season — jumping up 34 points and nearly doubling their win total from 2024-25.

San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / July 27

The San Jose Sharks Clearly Won the 2026 NHL Draft

Just because a team owns three first-round picks doesn’t guarantee a draft will be a resounding success. The job isn’t done once the front office accumulates assets.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Claude Lemieux allegedly relapsed into sex addiction before his death

NHL legend Claude Lemieux relapsed into sex addiction prior to his suicide, according to statements his son gave to police officers following his death.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5

Sharks GM takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Everyone knows that standing out for a major Canadian NHL franchise comes with added weight and pressure. Not every player can handle it, and that is exactly what San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier referred to in recent comments, taking a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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