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Capitals Add Timothy Liljegren in Deadline Deal with Sharks

Per NHL insider Chris Johnston, the Washington Capitals are acquiring Timothy Liljegren. Including Liljegren, the San Jose Sharks had six players on the NHL roster set to become unrestricted free agents at the end of the season — Vincent Desharnais, Mario Ferraro, John Klingberg, Alex Nedeljkovic, Ryan Reaves.

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Capitals acquire Timothy Liljegren from Sharks

The Washington Capitals have reportedly acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks. Liljegren, 26, has one goal and 11 points while averaging 20:08 of ice time in 43 games with the Sharks this season.

Timothy Liljegren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Capitals To Acquire Timothy Liljegren

The Capitals are acquiring defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the Sharks, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports. We’re still waiting on the return.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Sharks extend journeyman goaltender ahead of NHL trade deadline

Most teams are focused on the NHL Trade Deadline, coming on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. While the San Jose Sharks may be one of those teams looking to make some moves, they have also tended to some other business.

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In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Sharks Extend Veteran Goalie

The San Jose Sharks aren't expected to be active in the hours before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline passes, but that didn't stop the team from making a key move.

Alex Nedeljkovic News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Sharks sign Alex Nedeljkovic to two-year contract extension

The San Jose Sharks announced Friday they signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract extension that will pay him $3 million per season through the 2027-28 campaign.

Alex Nedeljkovic News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

San Jose Sharks Extend Veteran Goalie

The San J0se Sharks continue to make noise at the trade deadline. However, the Sharks aren’t making a trade. News emerged that the Sharks have extended veteran goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract worth $6 million.

Alex Nedeljkovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Sharks Sign Alex Nedeljkovic To Two-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks have signed netminder Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $3MM AAV contract extension, according to a team announcement. Nedeljkovic, who is repped by Richard Evans of Wasserman, was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, at the expiration of the two-year, $2.5MM AAV deal he signed in the summer of 2024.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Young Sharks continue push for playoffs vs. Blues

The San Jose Sharks continue their push to jump into a playoff position when they play host to the St. Louis Blues on Friday. The Sharks sit three points back of the Seattle Kraken for the Western Conference's second wild-card position, with a pair of games in hand.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Kiefer Sherwood, Sharks grades for $28.75 million contract extension

The San Jose Sharks decided against flipping Kiefer Sherwood at the trade deadline, instead opting to sign him to a five-year contract extension. The Vancouver Canucks traded Sherwood to the Sharks earlier this season for two second-round picks and Cole Clayton, but San Jose didn’t rule out flipping him if they couldn’t agree to an extension.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Canucks Acquire Jack Thompson From Sharks

The Canucks announced the acquisition of right-shot defenseman Jack Thompson from the Sharks in exchange for minor-league defender Jett Woo. Thompson was also in the minors at the time of the deal, so the trade doesn’t affect either club’s active roster.

Michael Misa News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Sharks’ Michael Misa Finding His Footing in the NHL

The San Jose Sharks have relied on young players to great effect throughout their surprisingly good 2025-26 season, with youth making an impact up and down the lineup.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

San Jose Sharks Sign Gritty Forward To Big Extension

The San Jose Sharks signed Kiefer Sherwood to a long-term contract extension on Wednesday. The contract comes at $5.75 million annual average value for the next five years.

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Kiefer Sherwood News / Field Level Media / March 4

Kiefer Sherwood signs 5-year, $28.75M extension with Sharks

The San Jose Sharks signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year contract extension valued at $28.75 million on Wednesday. The Sharks acquired Sherwood in a Jan.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4

Sharks sign Kiefer Sherwood to five-year extension

Kiefer Sherwood has gone from a potential trade candidate to a top-nine cornerstone.

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Alex Young News / Inside The Rink / March 4

ECHL: Alex Young Named Player of the Week | 02/23-03/01/2026

The ECHL announced that Alex Young of the Atlanta Gladiators has been named the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 23–March 1, recognizing one of the most productive stretches of his professional career.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / March 3

The Habs’ California Road Trip Starts Tonight Against the Sharks

The Montreal Canadiens (33-17-9) start their yearly California road trip tonight when they take on the San Jose Sharks (29-25-4) at 10:00 pm ET. Both teams have looked good since returning from the Olympic break.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 3

1 player Sharks must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The San Jose Sharks have shown some promise this season. A lot of their successes in 2025-26 have come on the back of Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini is one of the best players in the NHL at this time.

Cole Moberg News / Inside The Rink / March 2

ECHL: Cole Moberg Returns to Florida After Overseas Stint

The Florida Everblades are bringing back a familiar presence on the blue line, and this time, he returns with international experience added to his résumé.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Sharks showing so much potential ahead of playoff push

The San Jose Sharks are officially ahead of schedule in their rebuild. They’ve gone from having the worst record in the league by nine points a year ago to right in the thick of the playoff race this season, currently sitting just a few points out of a wild card spot with a 29-25-4 record.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / February 28