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Newly contending Sharks open road trip at inconsistent Capitals

The San Jose Sharks have been one of the NHL's best surprises this season. After finishing the 2024-25 season with the league's worst record and 52 points, the Sharks have flipped the script as they have 49 points through 45 games and entered Wednesday in playoff position in the Western Conference.

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Should the Sharks sell high on some players amidst run to playoffs?

The San Jose Sharks find themselves sitting in a Stanley Cup Playoff spot at the midway point of January, but their future path may be in question as the

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Sharks Can’t Be Too Aggressive at the Trade Deadline

For the first time in years, the San Jose Sharks might be buyers at the trade deadline. They are currently in the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference and could make the postseason for the first time since 2019.

Macklin Celebrini News / EasySportz / January 14

Macklin Celebrini Has Arrived Ahead of Schedule

The rise of a generational talent in San Jose Macklin Celebrini is not easing into the NHL. He is storming through it. At 19, the rookie center has already rewritten expectations for how quickly a franchise player can take control.

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Sharks Issue Injury Updates On Four Players

The San Jose Sharks have sorted out their injuries ahead of a four-game road-trip through the Eastern Conference. Winger Philipp Kurashev will not join the team on the trip, but could return at the tail-end, if he is able to recover from an upper-body injury sustained on December 13th.

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Tyler Toffoli News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Tyler Toffoli gamble with the Sharks paying off

Not everyone saw the vision when the San Jose Sharks signed Tyler Toffoli to a four-year, $24 million contract in July of 2024. After all, the Sharks were a team at the very beginning of a rebuild, having just drafted some college kid named Macklin Celebrini first overall.

Michael Misa News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Michael Misa To Remain With Sharks For The Remainder Of The Season

Over the first month or so of the season, there is often talk about which junior-eligible rookies will go past the 10-game mark, officially burning the first year of their entry-level contract. Sometimes, teams will scratch a player from time to time to push back the decision but within a couple of months, the call has been made.

John Klingberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

San Jose Sharks Activate John Klingberg

The San Jose Sharks announced today that defenseman John Klingberg has been activated off of injured reserve. Klingberg missed four consecutive games with a lower-body injury.

Tyler Toffoli News / Field Level Media / January 10

Tyler Toffoli scores winner as Sharks edge Stars in OT

Tyler Toffoli blasted a power-play goal 1:58 into overtime as the San Jose Sharks rallied to beat the visiting Dallas Stars 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

Ryan Reaves News / Breakaway on SI / January 10

Ryan Reaves Enforces Safe Environment for Young Sharks Roster

On the ice, enforcer Ryan Reaves of the San Jose Sharks is easily known as one of the toughest in the NHL. Lovingly referred to by many as "Reavo," it is a fact that Reaves is widely recognized for his offensive physical game and on-ice fights.

Laurent Brossoit News / Professor Press Box / January 9

Sharks Add Veteran Insurance: Goalie Laurent Brossoit Heads to San Jose

The San Jose Sharks organization just got deeper in net. In a multi-player swap confirmed today, the Sharks—according to General Manager Mike Grier—officially landed veteran goalie Laurent Brossoit from the Chicago Blackhawks; a high-floor veteran able to help stabilize the organization’s pipeline.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Blackhawks Grant Fresh Starts to Players in San Jose Sharks Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Jan. 8 that they made a trade with the San Jose Sharks: This looks like a “fresh start” trade for both teams. The Blackhawks’ side of this deal is a lot to unpack.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Sharks adding goaltending help in trade with Blackhawks

The San Jose Sharks have had a solid season this year, and there is another level that they feel like they can get to. That’s why the Sharks recently made

Laurent Brossoit News / Inside The Rink / January 8

San Jose Sharks Acquire Laurent Brossoit in Four-Player Trade

The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks agreed to a trade this afternoon. The Sharks acquired goalie Laurent Brossoit and defenseman Nolan Allan along with a 2028 7th-round pick.

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Macklin Celebrini News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Sharks Facing $17 Million Macklin Celebrini Decision Amid NHL Season

The San Jose Sharks are facing growing calls to lock up Macklin Celebrini long-term after his latest standout performance. The 19-year-old led San Jose to a 4-3 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

NHL roundup: William Eklund's OT goal lifts Sharks past Kings

William Eklund scored off a feed from Macklin Celebrini to finish a 2-on-1 break at 3:08 of overtime and lift the visiting San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Ryan Reaves vs. Mathieu Olivier Epic Fight Ends In Massive Surprise

Ryan Reaves and Mathieu Olivier delivered one of the most jaw-dropping fights the NHL has seen in years, and it ended in a way almost no one expected. Two of the NHL’s biggest heavyweights went toe-to-toe, and a guy who had never been “caught” before dropped.

San Jose Sharks News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Alex Wennberg Signs Extension With San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are officially turning the corner. By locking up veteran center Alex Wennberg to a three-year contract extension on Sunday, General Manager Mike Grier sent a clear message to the locker room and the rest of the Pacific Division: The teardown is over, and the window to compete is cracking open.

Alexander Wennberg News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

What is the Sharks’ trade deadline plan after Wennberg extension?

The San Jose Sharks got a key piece of business done over the weekend when they signed veteran center Alex Wennberg to a three-year contract extension that will pay him an average of $6 million per year over the course of the deal.

Alexander Wennberg News / Last Word On Sports / January 4

San Jose Sharks Sign Swedish Forward to 3-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks have identified a player geared for their rebuild. Today Alexander Wennberg signs a three-year contract extension. Furthermore, the deal carries a $6 million average annual value.

Macklin Celebrini News / Breakaway on SI / January 3

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Dominance Shown in Insane Stat

Macklin Celebrini is making history in ways that put him in the same conversation as Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby. The San Jose Sharks rookie has factored in 50.8 percent of his team's goals this season, a rate that would represent the highest ever recorded by a teenager in NHL history.

Macklin Celebrini News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Macklin Celebrini escapes injury after frightening incident

The San Jose Sharks won their second game in a row on Monday night, but not before getting a major Macklin Celebrini injury scare. During the third period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Celebrini accidentally took a puck to the face while playing defense.