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Macklin Celebrini was left stumped by a student’s question about the Sharks

Macklin Celebrini was sent into the deep blue by a student. A student recently asked the San Jose Sharks star forward about the origin of his team’s name, leaving him stumped.

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Sharks Recall Nolan Allan

Earlier this season, the Sharks added some extra depth on the back end when they added Nolan Allan from Chicago as part of the trade that saw them take on Laurent Brossoit’s contract. Now, they’ll get a chance to see what Allan can do as the team announced (Twitter link) that the blueliner has been recalled from AHL San Jose.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Timothy Liljegren News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Capitals acquire Timothy Liljegren from Sharks

The Washington Capitals have reportedly acquired defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the San Jose Sharks. Liljegren, 26, has one goal and 11 points while averaging 20:08 of ice time in 43 games with the Sharks this season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Capitals To Acquire Timothy Liljegren

The Capitals are acquiring defenseman Timothy Liljegren from the Sharks, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports. We’re still waiting on the return.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Sharks extend journeyman goaltender ahead of NHL trade deadline

Most teams are focused on the NHL Trade Deadline, coming on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. While the San Jose Sharks may be one of those teams looking to make some moves, they have also tended to some other business.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Sharks Extend Veteran Goalie

The San Jose Sharks aren't expected to be active in the hours before the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline passes, but that didn't stop the team from making a key move.

Alex Nedeljkovic News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Sharks sign Alex Nedeljkovic to two-year contract extension

The San Jose Sharks announced Friday they signed goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract extension that will pay him $3 million per season through the 2027-28 campaign.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

San Jose Sharks Extend Veteran Goalie

The San J0se Sharks continue to make noise at the trade deadline. However, the Sharks aren’t making a trade. News emerged that the Sharks have extended veteran goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year contract worth $6 million.

Alex Nedeljkovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Sharks Sign Alex Nedeljkovic To Two-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks have signed netminder Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year, $3MM AAV contract extension, according to a team announcement. Nedeljkovic, who is repped by Richard Evans of Wasserman, was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, at the expiration of the two-year, $2.5MM AAV deal he signed in the summer of 2024.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Young Sharks continue push for playoffs vs. Blues

The San Jose Sharks continue their push to jump into a playoff position when they play host to the St. Louis Blues on Friday. The Sharks sit three points back of the Seattle Kraken for the Western Conference's second wild-card position, with a pair of games in hand.

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Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Kiefer Sherwood, Sharks grades for $28.75 million contract extension

The San Jose Sharks decided against flipping Kiefer Sherwood at the trade deadline, instead opting to sign him to a five-year contract extension. The Vancouver Canucks traded Sherwood to the Sharks earlier this season for two second-round picks and Cole Clayton, but San Jose didn’t rule out flipping him if they couldn’t agree to an extension.

Michael Misa News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Sharks’ Michael Misa Finding His Footing in the NHL

The San Jose Sharks have relied on young players to great effect throughout their surprisingly good 2025-26 season, with youth making an impact up and down the lineup.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4