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Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price headline Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price and Keith Tkachuk headlined the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 unveiled on Monday. Bergeron, Price, Tkachuk, Pekka Rinne and Cindy Curley were elected as players while longtime executive Brian Burke will be inducted as a builder.

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Carey Price Has Been Elected To The Hockey Hall-of-Fame

On Monday afternoon, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductees, and among them was former Montreal Canadiens superstar goaltender Carey Price.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Price, Bergeron, Tkachuk Among Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Hockey Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2026 on Monday, and it’s a group that is headlined by one of the most complete players in NHL history and a goaltender whose peak was as good as anyone’s.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

2026 NHL Mock Draft: McKenna to Leafs leads draft week top 32 – but then what?

2026 NHL Mock Draft: McKenna to Leafs but then what?

It’s draft week, baby. The fun is set to begin in Buffalo on Friday night, with 32 players poised to realize their dreams at the KeyBank Center. Another 192 players will get selected on Saturday in what should be quite an interesting draft, all things considered.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 20

Projecting the 2026 Hall of Fame Class: Bergeron, Price, Raty and endless possibilities

The Hockey Hall of Fame is set to announce its newest members on Monday at 3 p.m. ET.

Bruins to retire franchise legend Patrice Bergeron's jersey number

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

San Jose Sharks News / Ball Exclusives / June 18

Should the Sharks prioritize defense at No. 2 overall?

The San Jose Sharks have a dilemma. A fortunate dilemma, but a dilemma nonetheless. Jumping from nine to two in the lottery puts the Sharks in a position they likely didn’t expect to find themselves in after missing the playoffs by only four points.

Andre Gasseau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

San Jose Sharks Acquire Andre Gasseau

The San Jose Sharks have continued using their draft stockpile to make upgrades. According to a team announcement, the Sharks have acquired forward prospect Andre Grasseau and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Boston Bruins for the Florida Panthers’ 2026 fourth-round pick and the Montreal Canadiens’ 2026 fifth-round pick.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

The Case for the Sharks Still Trading for Rasmus Ristolainen This Summer

The San Jose Sharks moved quickly on Wednesday. Within hours of the offseason opening, general manager Mike Grier sent the No. 20 overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No.

Michael Kesselring News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Why Sharks’ Michael Kesselring trade is perfect start to their offseason

The San Jose Sharks missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they were in the race right up until the end of the season. The Sharks have a franchise cornerstone in Macklin Celebrini.

Michael Kesselring News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Sharks Acquire Defenseman Michael Kesselring, Trade Down in 2026 NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 pick in next week’s draft from Buffalo for the No. 20 pick. The Sabres and Sharks made the trade on Wednesday, which would see the Sharks move down in the draft, but they still hold onto their No.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season

According to a team press release, the Buffalo Sabres have moved up in the draft.

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Free Agent Focus: San Jose Sharks

Free agency is now less than a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

San Jose Sharks at the NHL Combine – So, Who’s Coming to Dinner?

With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft less than a month away, the San Jose Sharks continue to work to determine who they should select with the second overall pick.

Macklin Celebrini News / Stadium Rant / June 7

How Macklin Celebrini Is Becoming Hockey’s Next Big Thing

Hockey fans have been blessed to watch Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the past 20 years. As they have approached elder status in the NHL, it was ulcer who was going to take the torch from them once they’re gone.

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / June 3

Grading Every San Jose Shark Player’s 2025-26 Season

Finishing the 2025-26 NHL season with 86 points, the most since they last made the postseason seven years ago, the San Jose Sharks finished four points

Claude Lemieux News / The Spun / May 31

Claude Lemieux's Friend Speaks Out On His Tragic Death at 60

A close friend of longtime NHL star Claude Lemieux is speaking out on his death this week. Lemieux, one of the best players in NHL history, died this week.

Collin Graf News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Collin Graf May Be an Integral Piece of the Sharks’ Future

It’s probably too early to say that San Jose Sharks forward Collin Graf is one of the NHL’s most underrated players, but it is fair to say that his importance to the team is significantly undervalued throughout the league.

Claude Lemieux News / Larry Brown Sports / May 28

NHL legend Claude Lemieux dies at 60

Lemieux was selected at No. 26 overall by the Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Draft, and he played with the franchise until 1990, including being part of the Stanley Cup-winning team in 1986.

Gary Bettman, Darren McCarty share thoughts on death of Lemieux

Remembering four-time Stanley Cup champion Lemieux

Cause of death revealed for Lemieux

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

Have the Carolina Hurricanes won the Mikko Rantanen trade?

Mitch Marner grateful for first Cup Final trip after enduring 'dark times in hockey'

How has John Tortorella impacted the Golden Knights?

Tortorella defends Jared Bednar in wake of West Final sweep

Penguins reportedly re-signed Evgeni Malkin for this one reason

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / May 27