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PWHL Announces Expansion to San Jose

On Tuesday, May 19, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) held a press conference in San Jose to announce that the league’s 12th team will play in the California city.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.