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Sharks goaltending situation made even more confusing

The San Jose Sharks are currently in a somewhat peculiar position when it comes to goaltending, and the situation was only convoluted more today with a signing.

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San Jose Sharks Sign Ilya Samsonov

The San Jose Sharks announced this afternoon that they’ve signed goalie Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, two-way contract. Samsonov returns to North America after spending last season in the KHL with HK Sochi.

Darnell Nurse News / Professor Press Box / September 7

I Called the Nurse Trade, But Got a Few Things Wrong

A while back, before any of this actually happened, I floated the idea of Edmonton moving Darnell Nurse to solve their goaltending problem, pitching a swap that would've sent him to Toronto for Anthony Stolarz.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

3 Sharks Who Need a Strong Training Camp to Crack 2026-27 Roster

A breakout season led by Macklin Celebrini in 2025-26 showed the San Jose Sharks are ready to transition from a perennial rebuilder to a playoff team, reinforced by the additions they have made in the offseason.

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Quentin Musty News / Blades of Teal / September 4

Rising stars: Quentin Musty

Continuously amassing an abundance of talented young players, particularly forwards, the San Jose Sharks are working towards becoming a powerhouse. However,

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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.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Rumors / September 3

2026-27 San Jose Sharks Season Preview

The San Jose Sharks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add veteran stability on the blue line and scoring punch, while parting ways with several key young players.

Filip Bystedt News / Blades of Teal / September 2

Rising stars: Filip Bystedt

One of the most compelling things about this San Jose Sharks organization is the abundance of young talent, especially the forwards. One center/left wing,

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

What Nurse and Trouba Can and Can’t Fix for the Sharks

When the San Jose Sharks set out to repair the worst defense in the Western Conference this summer, they did it in the most expensive way possible. Mike Grier traded for Darnell Nurse and his $9.25 million cap hit, signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $34 million deal, and added Michael Kesselring as a cheaper reclamation project.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.

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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Sharks name Nathan Airey as emergency backup goaltender

A former college backstop is making his way into the NHL ranks, sort of. On Friday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has hired Nathan Airey to be the team’s new emergency backup goaltender for the 2026-27 season.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 28

Macklin Celebrini drops truth bomb after taking team-friendly deal with Sharks

A few weeks ago, the San Jose Sharks extended Maclin Celebrini, giving him a contract worth $94 million and $18.5 million AAV, starting in 2027. Now, Celebrini has dropped a truth bomb about taking the team-friendly deal, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

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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.

Leo Sahlin Wallenius News / Blades of Teal / August 27

Rising Stars: Leo Sahlin-Wallenius

With defense being a major point of focus heading into the next season, many Sharks fans have been looking towards the young defensive talent already within

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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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