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Sharks To Activate Alexander Wennberg; Reassign Filip Bystedt

Earlier this morning, the San Jose Sharks assigned forward Filip Bystedt to the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL. Bystedt’s demotion was expected, as Alexander Wennberg confirmed to Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News that he will return from injured reserve this evening.

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Sharks’ Players-Only Meeting Yielding No Results

The San Jose Sharks opened the season winning their first two games in overtime against the Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings, adding to their preseason buzz that had their fanbase feeling like this is the season the seven-year playoff drought ends. Since then, San Jose has struggled, going 5-11-1 since.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / November 9

The lack of Sharks forward chemistry is not San Jose's only problem, but it's one of many

Nobody expected the San Jose Sharks to deliver a playoff spot in the first month of October. If you ignore everything happening on the ice, San Jose’s record itself should be right in line with the expectations of a team struggling to get out of the basement.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 8

Sharks try to halt 5-game skid against Islanders

The San Jose Sharks hope sticking with the process will help them break a five-game skid when they host the New York Islanders on Monday night. San Jose dropped a 4-3 decision to the Stars in Dallas on Saturday.

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San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / November 8

Save our Soulebrini

With yet another loss, the San Jose Sharks’ tough-to-watch skid continues. The fifth consecutive defeat came in the form of a 4-3 loss on the road against the Dallas Stars.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / November 7

Dell-no he must go

The San Jose Sharks are on a serious skid, with four consecutive losses. Last night the club suffered a tough loss to a severely injured Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 7

'We have to turn it here': Sharks eager to stop slide in matchup vs. Stars

The San Jose Sharks are foundering as they prepare to visit the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. It will be the second game of a back-to-back set and the third road contest in four nights for the Sharks, who lost 4-1 to the host Minnesota Wild on Friday night.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Sharks continue to deal with growing pains

The San Jose Sharks showed signs of growth in 2025-26 with a 39-35-8 record and 86 points, fifth in the Pacific Division and four points back of a Wildcard spot in the Western Conference.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Sharks star Macklin Celebrini refuses to disclose message from players-only meeting

The San Jose Sharks held a players-only meeting after their disappointing 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, looking to address their recent woes.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Sharks' Sherwood calls Kings 'disrespectful,' demands his teammates 'do something about it'

San Jose Sharks forward Kiefer Sherwood said his team was “disrespected” by the Los Angeles Kings during the Sharks’ 7-2 loss Wednesday night.

Sharks continue to deal with growing pains

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Ryan Warsofsky News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Are the Sharks’ Struggles on Ryan Warsofsky or on a Young, Banged-Up Roster?

On Monday night at SAP Center, the San Jose Sharks lost 2-1 to a Calgary team that had opened the season 0-5-0, and the manner of it mattered more than the result.

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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.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

Wild Host Sharks in First Meeting Amid San Jose’s Three-Game Skid

The San Jose Sharks visit the Minnesota Wild on Friday at 8 p.m. EST in Saint Paul — their first meeting of the 2026–27 NHL season. The Sharks enter the game on a three-game losing streak.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Sharks Make Multiple Roster Moves

Nov. 4th: Per a team announcement, the Sharks have assigned Hájek to AHL San Jose. He did not play with the Sharks throughout his one-week recall. Oct.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Sharks' lagging offense gets a crack at struggling Kings

The San Jose Sharks will try to locate their offense when they visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday evening. The Sharks have produced just five goals in the past four games, losing three.

Eric Pohlkamp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Sharks Recall Eric Pohlkamp

The San Jose Sharks are continuing to inject youth into their roster a few days after a flurry of transactions landed top forward prospect Filip Bystedt in the NHL.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Sharks falling well below expectations early this season

Even though there’s still a lot of hockey to be played, many are concerned about the performance of the San Jose Sharks so far. After a promising 2025-26 season, where they were contending for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference up until the final few weeks of the campaign, everyone expected the Sharks to be right back in the playoff mix.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Sharks: Overreaction trade San Jose must make to help Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks are hoping to turn the tables in 2026-27. The Sharks nearly made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026, though they ultimately fell short.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29

Which teams are next in line to win first championship?

The Milwaukee Brewers became the latest team to win their first championship after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, another team who was looking for their first title, in the World Series on Wednesday. So, who's next?

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Sharks Make Multiple Roster Moves

The San Jose Sharks have made a few roster changes ahead of their upcoming contest against the Vancouver Canucks. According to a team announcement, the Sharks recalled forward Filip Bystedt and defenseman Libor Hájek from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda.

Alex Nedeljkovic News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Alex Nedeljkovic Has Earned the Sharks’ Net Until Further Notice

The San Jose Sharks are only 12 games into the 2026-27 season, but their goaltender situation has begun to crystalize. The hopeful goalie of the future, Yaroslav Askarov, flashed signs of excellence in 2025-26 with a particularly stellar month of November but was shaky the rest of the season.