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AHL Henderson names former NHLer Joel Ward as new head coach

A familiar name is stepping behind the bench in the minors. On Thursday, Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that former NHLer Joel Ward has been named the third head coach in the history of the Henderson Silver Knights, the Golden Knights’ American Hockey League affiliate.

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Sharks Sign Ethan Cardwell To One-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks are getting some housecleaning done before they prepare for tomorrow’s draft. According to a team announcement, the Sharks have signed forward Ethan Cardwell to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

Mike Grier News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

The Sharks Are Done Waiting, and Mike Grier’s Draft Stockpile Proves It

For six years, the San Jose Sharks operated like a team with nothing but time. They tore the roster down to the studs, bottomed out in the standings, and collected high draft picks the way most rebuilds do.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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San Jose Sharks News / Draft Nation / June 25

2026 NHL Draft Needs: San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks remain one of the NHL's youngest teams, but there is finally a sense of optimism surrounding the franchise. After several difficult seasons near the bottom of the standings, General Manager Mike Grier has assembled one of the league's strongest prospect pools.

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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.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Sharks re-sign defenseman to two-year contract

The San Jose Sharks announced Tuesday that they have agreed to terms with defenseman Nolan Allan on a two-year contract extension. The deal carries an average annual value of $875,000, which runs through the 2027-28 season.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / June 24

Acquiring ninth-overall pick opens door for Sharks taking a forward second overall

The San Jose Sharks were already a pivotal team in this year’s NHL Entry Draft, as they held the second-overall pick. After Tuesday’s trade with the Ottawa Senators, which saw them acquire the ninth-overall pick in exchange for forward William Eklund and two prospects, the Sharks are now arguably the defining team of Friday’s first round.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

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San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / June 24

The San Jose Sharks Should Trade the No. 2 Pick in NHL Draft

Entering with the ninth-best odds to land the top pick, the San Jose Sharks shocked the hockey world last month when they landed the second overall selection in the NHL Draft Lottery. Even before the lottery, the Sharks owned what scouts widely considered the league’s best prospect pool.

William Eklund News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 24

3 best options Sharks should pick with No. 9 pick in NHL Draft after William Eklund trade

The San Jose Sharks have some extra draft picks in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, which begins on Friday. They recently acquired the ninth overall selection in the draft, as the Sharks traded William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Sharks Receiving 'Legitimate Offers' In Competitive Trade Talks Involving Second Overall Pick

The San Jose Sharks are in a position where the second overall pick in the NHL Draft will help them if they use it, but it could also be used in trade talks for a player that might help them much sooner.

William Eklund News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Senators Acquire Eklund & 2 Prospects from Sharks for 9th Overall Pick

The Ottawa Senators were the owners of the ninth-overall pick for a brief time, with them flipping the pick acquired in the Brady Tkachuk deal over to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for winger William Eklund and prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda.

William Eklund News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Grading the Senators’ Trade for Sharks’ William Eklund

The Ottawa Senators have been one of the busiest teams in the NHL over the last couple of days. First, they traded Brady Tkachuk in a blockbuster trade with the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Grading trades: Have Senators found Brady Tkachuk replacement?

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.

Senators find Brady Tkachuk replacement in trade with Sharks

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Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

NHL to investigate two Texas cities for potential expansion

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William Eklund News / Field Level Media / June 23

Senators send No. 9 pick to Sharks for F William Eklund, 2 others

The Ottawa Senators didn't take long to decide how to spend the 2026 No. 9 overall pick acquired Sunday from the Florida Panthers. Two days after shipping

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Sharks acquire No. 9 pick from Senators for Eklund, Halttunen and Svoboda

The San Jose Sharks have acquired the No. 9 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward William Eklund and prospects Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

William Eklund News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Ottawa Trades No. 9 Overall Pick to Sharks for William Eklund

The San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Senators are making a trade on Tuesday. The Sharks get the 9th overall pick, meaning they now have two picks in the top nine of the NHL Draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Ottawa Senators find Brady Tkachuk replacement with trade for William Eklund

The Ottawa Senators didn’t wait long to find their replacement for Brady Tkachuk.

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Nolan Allan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Sharks Sign Nolan Allan To Two-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Nolan Allan to a two-year contract. Allan was projected to become a restricted free agent without arbitration rights in a few days.

Nolan Allan News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Sharks re-sign Nolan Allan to two-year contract

A young blueliner is staying in the Bay Area for a couple of more years. On Tuesday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Nolan Allen to a two-year contract.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / June 22

Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price headline Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price and Keith Tkachuk headlined the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 unveiled on Monday. Bergeron, Price, Tkachuk, Pekka Rinne and Cindy Curley were elected as players while longtime executive Brian Burke will be inducted as a builder.