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Sharks Sign Phillip Sinn To Entry-Level Contract

The San Jose Sharks have looked towards Germany to reinforce their blue line. Defenseman Phillip Sinn has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks set to begin next season.

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Canada Registers Sam Dickinson, Jack Ivankovic At World Championship

Team Canada will finish off the World Championship with the help of two top prospects. San Jose Sharks defenseman Sam Dickinson and Nashville Predators goalie prospect Jack Ivankovic have been registered for the remainder of the tournament per Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Hurricanes continue to smother Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes are one step closer to making their first return to the Stanley Cup Final since the 2005-06 season. Thanks to their 4-0 win over

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Sharks Sign Jimmy Huntington To One-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks shared earlier today that forward Jimmy Huntington has been re-signed on a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms have not yet been reported, but as a two-way pact it automatically carries at least a league minimum $850k at the NHL level.

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Jimmy Huntington News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Sharks sign Jimmy Huntington to one-year contract

The San Jose Sharks announced on Wednesday that they signed center Jimmy Huntington to a one-year, two-way contract. The Sharks did not disclose the salary of Huntington’s contract, nor has it been reported at this point in time.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 26

Could There be a Fit for the St. Louis Blue and San Jose Sharks with the No. 2 Pick?

Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: The St. Louis Blues have three first-round picks this year, and 12 picks in total in the 2026 NHL draft. Scott Wheeler had the Blues’ prospect pool ranked 10th out of the 32, which makes one wonder if they’d consider trying to trade up in the first round?

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / May 24

What could a Macklin Celebrini extension look like?

As Macklin Celebrini enters the final year of his entry-level contract, some are wondering if the 19-year-old will set a new bar for NHL deals as his side negotiates with the San Jose Sharks.

Filip Bystedt News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Sharks Prospect Filip Bystedt Entering Make-or-Break Offseason

In the NHL, long-term prospects often find their roles change well before they reach the highest level. San Jose Sharks center prospect Filip Bystedt is experiencing that phenomenon right now.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 23

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.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22

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.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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 / 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.

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.