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Recap of opening night expectations

Last night the San Jose Sharks opened the regular season at home with a 4-3 overtime win against the Florida Panthers. An important tone has been set

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3 Takeaways From the Sharks’ Win Versus the Panthers

In an overtime thriller, the San Jose Sharks beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in their season opener at SAP Center. The Panthers erased a 3-0 deficit to force overtime, but the Sharks prevailed on Luca Cagnoni’s game winner that was also his first career NHL goal. Here are three takeaways from the barn-burner to open the Sharks’ season.

Luca Cagnoni News / Field Level Media / October 2

Luca Cagnoni's first NHL goal is OT winner as Sharks top Panthers

Luca Cagnoni scored his first career goal 3:14 into overtime as the San Jose Sharks won their season opener on Thursday, beating the visiting Florida Panthers 4-3.

San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / October 1

What Should San Jose Sharks Fans Look for in Season Opener?

The long wait is finally over. San Jose Sharks hockey is back—and with it comes their most anticipated season in a while. The expectation is no longer to simply be competitive, catch teams by surprise, or play spoiler; it’s to return to the postseason and be a constant threat all year long. On Thursday, Oct.

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Macklin Celebrini News / Field Level Media / September 30

Led by Macklin Celebrini, youthful Sharks battle Cup-contending Panthers

The San Jose Sharks hope their young core is ready to take the next step, while the visiting Florida Panthers look to regain the form that led to a pair of Stanley Cups when the teams meet Thursday.

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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.

Mattias Havelid News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

Sharks Reassign Mattias Havelid

The San Jose Sharks announced today that defenseman Mattias Havelid has been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. Havelid had been dealing with an upper-body injury dating back to the very start of the Sharks’ preseason process.

Luca Cagnoni News / Blades of Teal / September 29

Luca Cagnoni cracks roster

Yesterday, the San Jose Sharks announced the official season-opening roster. Among the long list of young talent, one in particular stands out on defense:

Ivar Stenberg News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Ivar Stenberg has already impressed for the Sharks

The San Jose Sharks got some good luck during the NHL draft lottery, gaining the opportunity to make a selection at No. 2 overall to add to an already-impressive core of young talent.

Will Smith News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

What will Will Smith’s next contract look like?

With the growing financial footprint across the NHL, there are a number of players who could be on their way to a significant pay raise. For the San Jose Sharks, a rising team in the Western Conference, there’s a lot of optimism surrounding the young core.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

How much pressure are the Sharks under this season?

Heading into the 2026-27 season, many people wonder which team is going to be the big surprise of the year. One team that is looking make headway and get back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the San Jose Sharks.

Ilya Samsonov News / Professor Press Box / September 27

Ex-Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov Hits Waivers: What’s Next?

Well, here’s a name Toronto Maple Leafs fans might remember. Ilya Samsonov was placed on waivers Sunday by the San Jose Sharks, just a couple of weeks after signing a one-year, two-way contract with the club.

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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.

Ivar Stenberg News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

3 Reasons Ivar Stenberg Could Win the Calder This Season

Ivar Stenberg is worth a second look, because this young player might be the real deal for Calder Trophy talk this year. Shoutout right off the bat to Luca Pampena, whose Substack has some genuinely great draft and prospect breakdowns.

Connor Hellebuyck News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

The Case For and Against the Sharks Trading for Connor Hellebuyck

For years, the idea of Connor Hellebuyck in a San Jose Sharks sweater would have been pure fantasy. He was the immovable franchise pillar for the Winnipeg Jets, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and the 2025 Hart Trophy winner who signed a long-term deal and declared he wanted to be a Jet for life.

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San Jose Sharks News / Inside The Rink / September 25

San Jose Sharks Place Two on Waivers, Also Name Captain

The San Jose Sharks picked up a 10-0 win over the Ducks in their third preseason game last night. They wrap up their preseason schedule tomorrow night against the Golden Knights in Vegas.

Macklin Celebrini News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Sharks Name Macklin Celebrini Captain

The San Jose Sharks have named young superstar Macklin Celebrini as their next captain. Celebrini will become the 14th captain in Sharks history one year after he secured the team’s single season scoring record at the age of 19.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25

Stenberg’s Big Night Might Explain Why Sharks Are In on Hellebuyck

Ivar Stenberg just put together the kind of preseason night that makes people sit up and pay attention: a hat trick and an assist in a lopsided 10-0 win over Anaheim.

Ivar Stenberg News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Sharks’ Ivar Stenberg Is a Genuine Calder Trophy Contender

The 2027 Calder Trophy race already has quite a few candidates, and the preseason hasn’t even ended yet. Usually this race is full of players drafted at the very top.

San Jose Sharks News / Inside The Rink / September 23

San Jose Sharks Place Three on Waivers

The San Jose Sharks dropped their second preseason game last night, 2-1 in a shootout, to the Golden Knights. They’re currently averaging 1.5 goals per game while allowing four goals per game through the first two preseason games.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

Darnell Nurse Wanted to Set the Record Straight About His Exit From Oilers

New Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse met with the San Jose media this week, fielding questions about his trade from Edmonton and what led to the end of his tenure with the Oilers.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / September 18

Extending Warsofsky makes sense for Sharks early in Celebrini era

Extending Ryan Warsofsky makes sense for Sharks early in Macklin Celebrini era

A little over two years after the San Jose Sharks promoted Warsofsky and made him the youngest head coach in the NHL, they rewarded him with a new contract extension.

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