San Jose Sharks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sharks sign Carson Wetsch to entry-level contract

A solid scorer in junior hockey is on his way to the pro ranks. On Wednesday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has signed forward Carson Wetsch to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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From Desharnais to Desharnais: The Oilers’ Tallest & Shortest Players Ever

Since the Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season, a total of 625 players have suited up for at least one game with the team. They’ve come in a wide range of skillsets, personalities, nationalities, and, of course, heights.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Sharks rumors: Insider reveals which forward San Jose should trade if they keep No. 2 pick

San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier’s muted reaction to getting the second-overall pick tells you everything you need to know about the team’s depth of talent in their prospect pool.

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 12

Theorizing a draft day trade for the Sharks

After winning the lottery last week, the San Jose Sharks have arguably the top trade chip leading up to the draft. According to recent reports, particularly from The Fourth Period, the Sharks are giving serious thought to moving the second overall pick for the right move.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Sharks rumors: San Jose considering trading No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks will be selecting second overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. It is a second straight year the Sharks will be picking second in the draft, and general manager Mike Grier is excited to hold the pick.

Macklin Celebrini News / Athlon Sports / May 10

Macklin Celebrini Earns Major Team Canada Honor After 2nd NHL Season

The San Jose Sharks rebuild was going very smoothly, and in 2024, the team landed superstar center Macklin Celebrini No. 1 overall, and already he has helped this franchise take several steps forward.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

Macklin Celebrini named Canada’s captain for 2026 World Championship

One of the game’s rising stars is set to lead his country into battle. On Sunday, Hockey Canada announced that Macklin Celebrini has been named captain of the Canadian Men’s National Team for the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / May 8

The San Jose Sharks Will Be the NHL’s Next Dynasty

It’s always hard to predict which team will be the next big dynasty, but there are always signs. The San Jose Sharks are beginning to show exactly those kinds of signs, building a foundation that suggests something much bigger could be on the horizon.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Sharks Have Several Good Choices With 2nd Pick at 2026 NHL Draft

It feels like we were just here last year. Though under very different circumstances, the San Jose Sharks have earned the second overall pick at the NHL Entry Draft for the second straight season.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

Sharks have big decision to make with No. 2 pick in 2026 NHL Draft

No team improved its 2026 NHL Draft position more than the San Jose Sharks. Originally slated to select ninth, the Sharks moved up seven spots to land the second pick, giving them their fourth top-five pick in a row.

San Jose Sharks News / Total Apex Sports / May 6

Sharks Make a Statement in the Lottery

The Sharks vaulted seven spots to grab the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a rare lottery leap that instantly reshaped their offseason outlook. Entering the night with the ninth‑best odds, San Jose stunned the field by climbing all the way into the second slot.

Mike Grier News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

‘I’m always open to listening:’ Sharks GM Grier weighing options with No. 2 overall pick

The hockey gods smiled upon the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night, as they won the lottery for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft just after the first overall pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Patrick Giles News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Sharks re-sign Patrick Giles to two-year contract extension

A minor-league veteran is staying in Northern California for a couple of more years. On Tuesday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has re-signed forward Patrick Giles to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

Patrick Giles News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Sharks Sign Patrick Giles To Two-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Patrick Giles to a two-year contract extension, per a team release. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed other than the fact that the deal is of a two-way structure.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / April 30

3 Overachieving & 2 Underachieving Sharks From the 2025-26 Season

In the 2025-26 season, the San Jose Sharks exceeded expectations thanks to a handful of players who had far better seasons than anticipated. At the same time, they fell just short of the playoffs in part due to certain players not quite providing what the team had hoped for or expected of them this season.

Ryan Reaves News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22

Is This Ryan Reaves’ Last Lap or Is There One More Contract?

So here’s the short version: Ryan Reaves arrived in San Jose as a veteran depth forward on the fourth line, did what he’s always done, and then the season slowly turned into a patchwork of injuries, short returns, and maintenance days.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Rumors / April 21

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Celebrini, Ferraro, Mukhamadullin, and Warsofsky

Curtis Pashelka: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier said that he is open to signing forwards Maklin Celebrini and Will Smith to contract extensions this offseason.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

Carey Price Considered an NHL Return Last Year?

Carey Price hasn’t suited up for an NHL game since the 2021–22 season because of lingering knee injuries that most around the hockey world assumed put an end to his soon-to-be Hall of Fame career.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / April 16

Macklin Celebrini breaks Sharks icon Joe Thornton's franchise record in just his second NHL season

Through just two NHL seasons, Celebrini already has 70 goals, 108 assists and 178 points in 152 games.

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San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / April 3

Sharks handle Leafs, remain in thick of wild-card race

The San Jose Sharks ran their winning streak to four games and continued their push for a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.