San Jose Sharks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Senators Acquire Eklund & 2 Prospects from Sharks for 9th Overall Pick

The Ottawa Senators were the owners of the ninth-overall pick for a brief time, with them flipping the pick acquired in the Brady Tkachuk deal over to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for winger William Eklund and prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Grading the Senators’ Trade for Sharks’ William Eklund

The Ottawa Senators have been one of the busiest teams in the NHL over the last couple of days. First, they traded Brady Tkachuk in a blockbuster trade with the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 23

Grading trades: Have Senators found Brady Tkachuk replacement?

Grading Tuesday's blockbuster NHL trades: Have Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

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William Eklund News / Field Level Media / June 23

Senators send No. 9 pick to Sharks for F William Eklund, 2 others

The Ottawa Senators didn't take long to decide how to spend the 2026 No. 9 overall pick acquired Sunday from the Florida Panthers. Two days after shipping

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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 / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Sharks acquire No. 9 pick from Senators for Eklund, Halttunen and Svoboda

The San Jose Sharks have acquired the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward William Eklund and prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

William Eklund News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Ottawa Trades No. 9 Overall Pick to Sharks for William Eklund

The San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Senators are making a trade on Tuesday. The Sharks get the 9th overall pick, meaning they now have two picks in the top nine of the NHL Draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Ottawa Senators find Brady Tkachuk replacement with trade for William Eklund

The Ottawa Senators didn’t wait long to find their replacement for Brady Tkachuk.

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Sharks Sign Nolan Allan To Two-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Nolan Allan to a two-year contract. Allan was projected to become a restricted free agent without arbitration rights in a few days.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Sharks re-sign Nolan Allan to two-year contract

A young blueliner is staying in the Bay Area for a couple of more years. On Tuesday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Nolan Allen to a two-year contract.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / June 22

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.

Carey Price News / The Sick Podcast / June 23

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.

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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.

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

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 / 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.

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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.

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 / 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.

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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

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San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / April 16