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Sharks rumors: The veteran defenseman ‘likely’ testing free agency

The San Jose Sharks are looking to build around young star Macklin Celebrini, in the years ahead. This offseason, the Sharks may be losing one of their key players.

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Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at San Jose.

Mario Ferraro News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

Mario Ferraro Likely To Test Unrestricted Free Agency

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro is likely “going to UFA,” Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported on today’s 32 Thoughts Podcast. Friedman said

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

The honeymoon phase for the young Sharks core is over

It’s rare when an NHL team can miss the playoffs, and still leave the season with their fanbase extremely pleased. That’s the position the San Jose Sharks find themselves in, as their 86 points this year put them four points back of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference, but was their best point total since the 2018-19 season.

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Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Insider Speculates on Darnell Nurse Trade to San Jose for Young Forward

The San Jose Sharks are going to land a defenseman or two one way or another this offseason. Whether that comes through the draft—potentially with the second-overall pick—in free agency, or via the trade market remains to be seen.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 19

Sharks Primed to Target Free-Agent Defensemen to Insulate Youth Core

With the 2026 NHL offseason rapidly approaching, General Manager Mike Grier has positioned the San Jose Sharks as major players in the summer market. The team is loaded with the second-most projected cap flexibility in the entire league ($41.5M), and the Sharks have a remarkably clear runway to shape its roster.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / May 19

Sharks Need to Name Macklin Celebrini Captain

What’s been obvious in theory for a while now has to be put into reality. Macklin Celebrini needs to be the captain of the San Jose Sharks by the start of the 2026-27 season.

Report: PWHL to announce San Jose expansion club

The Professional Women's Hockey League will announce San Jose, Calif., as the home of its 12th franchise on Tuesday, The Athletic reported Monday. It will be the fourth expansion team starting play in 2026-27, along with Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / May 16

Insider Reveals How Canada’s Celebrini-Crosby Captaincy Decision Went Down

Macklin Celebrini being named captain of Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship came as somewhat of a surprise, though it was a decision many supported given the mark he’s already made on and off the ice as a teenager.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14

Why Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini is keeping Canada’s ‘C’ over Sidney Crosby at Worlds

Macklin Celebrini has been shown tremendous respect by his Canadian teammates at the IIHF World Championships. Celebrini, the young superstar from the San Jose Sharks, was named captain of Team Canada in the international competition.

Filip Zadina News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Whatever Happened to ex-Red Wing Filip Zadina?

Every NHL Draft has a few players who feel almost impossible to miss. Filip Zadina was one of those guys. Big-time scorer in junior, slick shot, tons of confidence, sixth overall pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2018 — people were talking about him like he was going to become a star goal scorer for a long time.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / May 14

Sharks’ Forward and Defense Prospects in Very Different Places

As the San Jose Sharks prepare for an upcoming season in which they have genuine hope for the playoffs for the first time in years, they’ll need to make some crucial personnel decisions.

Carson Wetsch News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

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.

Carson Wetsch News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Sharks Sign Carson Wetsch to Entry-Level Contract

The San Jose Sharks have officially signed forward Carson Wetsch to a three-year, entry-level contract. Wetsch, who recently completed a standout season in the Western Hockey League, was selected by San Jose in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

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.

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.