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The Sharks’ surprise success earned them an acquisition like Kiefer Sherwood

The San Jose Sharks went out and made a notable swing by acquiring forward Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks. However, the deal wouldn’t have been made had one team not been very impressive in the first half of the season.

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Sharks, Panthers Have NHL's First Goalie Fight in Six Years

San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic and Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky have given hockey fans a moment they will never forget. With 14 minutes left to play during their game last night, two netminders dropped the gloves with one another in a rare fight.

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How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / January 19

Alex Nedeljkovic, surging Sharks fight past Panthers

Alex Nedeljkovic made 36 saves and had his second career fight in a 4-1 win for the San Jose Sharks against the Florida Panthers on Monday in Sunrise, Fla.

San Jose Sharks News / ESPN / January 19

Panthers, Sharks goalies throw punches in scrum

A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Panthers and Sharks that had gotten increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Sergei Bobrovsky Pays for Picking Fight with Sharks’ Alex Nedeljkovic

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky charged the length of the ice on Monday night to fight San Jose Sharks’ Alex Nedeljkovic. It was a spirited tilt.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Sharks activate Desharnais off injured reserve; Leddy sent to AHL

One veteran blueliner is set to return to action, while another is heading down ot the minors. On Monday, the San Jose Sharks announced that the team has activated defenseman Vincent Desharnais from injured reserve, as well as sending Nick Leddy down to its American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Kiefer Sherwood Traded to Sharks for Two Picks and Defenceman Cole Clayton

The Vancouver Canucks have traded Kiefer Sherwood. As broken by Elliotte Friedman, and in a deal now confirmed by both teams, the popular forward is headed to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for two second-round picks and defenceman Cole Clayton.

Nick Leddy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

San Jose Sharks Place Nick Leddy On Waivers

The San Jose Sharks have placed veteran defenseman Nick Leddy on waivers. The news was first reported by San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng. By placing Leddy on waivers today, the Sharks open up the possibility for Leddy to be reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Young Sharks Star Set to Return vs. Red Wings

The San Jose Sharks have been without one of their key players for quite some time. After suffering a grueling upper-body injury after slamming into the boards back in December while facing the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sharks center Will Smith has been sidelined.

Will Smith News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

San Jose Sharks Activate Will Smith

As expected, the San Jose Sharks announced that they’ve activated Will Smith from the injured reserve. The Sharks placed forward Ty Dellandrea on injured reserve yesterday to make room for Smith’s return.

Michael Misa News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

How Michael Misa forced Sharks to make a trade with the Hurricanes

The San Jose Sharks have had a solid season so far, and they’re getting contributions from several players. One of those players is rookie Michael Misa, who took part in his 9th game of the season recently for the Sharks.

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Macklin Celebrini News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini Remains Hart Trophy Candidate

Five hundred sixty-six days ago, Macklin Celebrini was drafted first overall by the San Jose Sharks. Now, just a year and a half later, the 19-year-old is a superstar who could potentially take home the Hart Memorial Trophy at season’s end.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini makes nasty no-look between-the-legs pass vs. Capitals

Macklin Celebrini boasts tremendous scoring ability, ranking inside the top-10 in goals during just his second NHL season, but what makes him a truly special talent is his playmaking prowess.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15

Three-goal second period powers Sharks past Capitals

Zack Ostapchuk, Collin Graf and Pavol Regenda scored within a three-minute stretch in the second period, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 road victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

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.

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.

San Jose Sharks 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.

San Jose Sharks 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.

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 / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Sharks’ Wennberg Extension Indicates Their Biggest Pivot Yet

In their biggest move of the season so far, the San Jose Sharks have signed center Alexander Wennberg to a three-year contract extension worth $18 million.