San Jose Sharks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

William Eklund eager for fresh start with Senators: ‘The goal is to make a deep playoff run’

This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. After four seasons with the San Jose Sharks, William Eklund is getting the fresh start many around the league expected.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Macklin Celebrini should be furious with Sharks’ disastrous NHL offseason moves

The San Jose Sharks made a playoff push last season, but fell just short. Their biggest shortcoming was their defense, so GM Mike Grier went out and changed that.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Sharks sign No. 2 overall pick Ivar Stenberg to entry-level contract

The San Jose Sharks announced on Thursday that they have signed winger Ivar Stenberg to a standard entry-level contract. The 18-year-old was chosen with the No.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Sharks sign Ivar Stenberg to entry-level contract

What’s the point in waiting? On Thursday, the San Jose Sharks signed 2026 second-overall pick Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level contract. San Jose selected the Swedish winger at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on June 26.

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Sharks Sign Ivar Stenberg To Entry-Level Contract

The first member of the 2026 NHL Draft has signed his entry-level contract. According to a team announcement, the San Jose Sharks have signed Ivar Stenberg, the second overall pick of this summer’s draft, to his first professional contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Tye Felhaber News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Sharks Sign Tye Felhaber to Bolster Forward Depth

The bulk of the San Jose Sharks’ offseason attention has understandably centered on the headline moves, such as Darnell Nurse arriving via trade, Mason Marchment inking a five-year deal, Jacob Trouba joining the blue line.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Sharks’ Prospect Karmanov on Training with McDavid, OHL Hockey, and NHL Goals

Alexander Karmanov, the 7-foot-1 defenceman selected by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round of the 2026 NHL Draft, 201st overall, has already become a curiosity piece across the sport because he is the tallest player ever drafted into the NHL.

Mario Ferraro News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Jets Sign Mario Ferraro to 3-Year Deal

The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Mario Ferraro to a three-year, $12 million contract with an average annual value of $4 million, according to Elliotte Friedman.

Alex Barre-Boulet News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sharks sign forward Alex Barre-Boulet

The San Jose Sharks are bringing in a proven AHL scorer to help with their forward depth. According to Sheng Peng, the Sharks signed center Alex Barre-Boule as an unrestricted free agent (UFA) on Wednesday.

Darnell Nurse News / Ball Exclusives / July 1

Darnell Nurse traded to San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks General Manager Mike Grier has announced that they have acquired defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers. Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp were sent to Edmonton in return.

Jacob Trouba News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Jacob Trouba Signs Four-Year Deal With San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have made another significant addition to their blue line, signing veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba to a four-year contract worth $8.25 million annually, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

Mason Marchment News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Mason Marchment Signing 5-Year Deal with San Jose Sharks

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Mason Marchment is signing with the San Jose Sharks. It sounds like five years and $7 million per season for Marchment.

Michael Kesselring News / Field Level Media / June 29

Reports: Sharks sign Michael Kesselring to three-year, $13.5 million contract

The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million deal Monday that prevented him from a becoming a restricted free agent and has an average annual value of $4.5 million, according to NHL.com.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

What excites new acquisition about Sharks, but it’s not Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres on June 17, and they’ve made sure to keep him around for the foreseeable future.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Michael Kesselring News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Sharks To Sign Michael Kesselring To Three-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks have put the finishing touches on their second multi-year extension of the weekend. According to PuckPedia, and later confirmed by Curtis Pashelka of the Mercury News, the Sharks have signed newly-acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5MM ($4.5MM AAV) contract through the 2028-29 season.

San Jose Sharks News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 29

Sharks Pull Off One of the Draft’s Best Value Plays

The Sharks walked into Buffalo with pressure, opportunity, and three first-round picks. They walked out with something far more valuable: a class that looks like a turning point.

Zack Ostapchuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Sharks To Sign Zack Ostapchuk To Four-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks are working on a multi-year deal for forward Zack Ostapchuk per Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest. Ostapchuk was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1st.

San Jose Sharks News / Ball Exclusives / June 26

Sharks Select Ivar Stenberg second overall

The San Jose Sharks have selected Frölunda winger Ivar Stenberg second overall. Stenberg is one of the best Swedish prospects of the century, recording the second-best draft-year points-per-game of any Swedish Hockey League player.

San Jose Sharks News / EasySportz / June 26

San Jose Sharks Make Epic Move at No. 2 in NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks may have landed the steal of the 2026 NHL Draft. With the No. 2 overall pick Friday night, San Jose selected Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, wasting little time adding one of the draft’s most complete prospects to a rapidly improving young core.

San Jose Sharks News / Draft Nation / June 25

2026 NHL Draft Needs: San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks remain one of the NHL's youngest teams, but there is finally a sense of optimism surrounding the franchise. After several difficult seasons near the bottom of the standings, General Manager Mike Grier has assembled one of the league's strongest prospect pools.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

The 'Active 40-goal NHL seasons' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Sharks Receiving 'Legitimate Offers' In Competitive Trade Talks Involving Second Overall Pick

The San Jose Sharks are in a position where the second overall pick in the NHL Draft will help them if they use it, but it could also be used in trade talks for a player that might help them much sooner.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25