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Sharks search for consistency hosting lowly Penguins

The San Jose Sharks will be playing with a bit less of a burden when they entertain the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night to conclude a brief two-game homestand.

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Sharks’ Marchment fined for roughing Islanders’ Eklund

A notable grinder is paying up for his recent actions. On Tuesday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that San Jose Sharks forward Mason Marchment has been fined $5,000 for roughing New York Islanders forward Victor Eklund.

Ivar Stenberg News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

Ivar Stenberg Is the One Thing Going Right for the Sharks

There is very little to feel good about in San Jose right now. The Sharks have spent most of the season near the bottom of the league, just snapped a five-game losing streak, and watched the questions around the roster and coaching staff grow louder by the game.

San Jose Sharks News / The Forkball / November 10

Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron Headline 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame

Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron reached the pinnacle of their NHL careers through different paths, but both now share one of hockey’s highest honors after earning induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Ivar Stenberg News / Field Level Media / November 10

Ivar Stenberg ends 8-round shootout with goal as Sharks nip Isles

Ivar Stenberg scored the lone goal in an eight-round shootout as the San Jose Sharks edged the visiting New York Islanders 3-2 on Monday night. Stenberg, who also scored in regulation, fired his shot glove-side past Ilya Sorokin in the shootout as the Sharks snapped a five-game losing streak.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 10

Sharks Beat Islanders 3-2

The San Jose Sharks edged the New York Islanders 3-2 in a shootout on Monday night at SAP Center at San Jose, with Yaroslav Askarov making 30 saves. Ben Hutton opened the scoring at 6:14 of the first period, with assists from Simon Holmstrom and Bo Horvat.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / November 9

Sharks’ Alex Wennberg activated off IR, will return to lineup

A veteran piece is set to return to action after an extended layoff. When speaking to reporters, San Jose Sharks forward Alexander Wennberg confirmed that he will return to the lineup on Monday night, being activated off injured reserve as the Sharks get set to host the New York Islanders.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 9

Sharks To Activate Alexander Wennberg; Reassign Filip Bystedt

Earlier this morning, the San Jose Sharks assigned forward Filip Bystedt to the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL. Bystedt’s demotion was expected, as Alexander Wennberg confirmed to Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News that he will return from injured reserve this evening.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Sharks’ Players-Only Meeting Yielding No Results

The San Jose Sharks opened the season winning their first two games in overtime against the Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings, adding to their preseason buzz that had their fanbase feeling like this is the season the seven-year playoff drought ends. Since then, San Jose has struggled, going 5-11-1 since.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 8

Sharks try to halt 5-game skid against Islanders

The San Jose Sharks hope sticking with the process will help them break a five-game skid when they host the New York Islanders on Monday night. San Jose dropped a 4-3 decision to the Stars in Dallas on Saturday.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / November 8

Save our Soulebrini

With yet another loss, the San Jose Sharks’ tough-to-watch skid continues. The fifth consecutive defeat came in the form of a 4-3 loss on the road against the Dallas Stars.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / November 7

Dell-no he must go

The San Jose Sharks are on a serious skid, with four consecutive losses. Last night the club suffered a tough loss to a severely injured Minnesota Wild.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 7

'We have to turn it here': Sharks eager to stop slide in matchup vs. Stars

The San Jose Sharks are foundering as they prepare to visit the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. It will be the second game of a back-to-back set and the third road contest in four nights for the Sharks, who lost 4-1 to the host Minnesota Wild on Friday night.

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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Sharks continue to deal with growing pains

The San Jose Sharks showed signs of growth in 2025-26 with a 39-35-8 record and 86 points, fifth in the Pacific Division and four points back of a Wildcard spot in the Western Conference.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Sharks star Macklin Celebrini refuses to disclose message from players-only meeting

The San Jose Sharks held a players-only meeting after their disappointing 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, looking to address their recent woes.

Ryan Warsofsky News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Are the Sharks’ Struggles on Ryan Warsofsky or on a Young, Banged-Up Roster?

On Monday night at SAP Center, the San Jose Sharks lost 2-1 to a Calgary team that had opened the season 0-5-0, and the manner of it mattered more than the result.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 4

Sharks Make Multiple Roster Moves

Nov. 4th: Per a team announcement, the Sharks have assigned Hájek to AHL San Jose. He did not play with the Sharks throughout his one-week recall. Oct.

Eric Pohlkamp News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Sharks Recall Eric Pohlkamp

The San Jose Sharks are continuing to inject youth into their roster a few days after a flurry of transactions landed top forward prospect Filip Bystedt in the NHL.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 3

Kings Host Sharks in Pacific Division Rematch

The Los Angeles Kings host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST in a Pacific Division matchup — the second meeting between the teams this season.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Sharks: Overreaction trade San Jose must make to help Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks are hoping to turn the tables in 2026-27. The Sharks nearly made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026, though they ultimately fell short.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 29

Which teams are next in line to win first championship?

The Milwaukee Brewers became the latest team to win their first championship after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, another team who was looking for their first title, in the World Series on Wednesday. So, who's next?

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San Jose Sharks News / Viral Sports News / October 23

San Jose Sharks Slapped With Awful Injury News

The San Jose Sharks will be without winger Igor Chernyshov for an extended stretch after he suffered an upper-body injury Thursday night against the Ottawa Senator, via Sharks insider Sheng Peng.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture

The San Jose Sharks were 6-2 winners over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, and starting goalie Yaroslav Askarov was one of their biggest stars.

Roope Hintz forces OT, then tallies winner as Stars overtake Jets

Justin Barron has career night as Blues trump Golden Knights

Leafs pull out victory over Rangers on Troy Stecher's last-minute goal

Tim Stutzle's personal chef trolls Brady Tkachuk after Senators' win over Panthers

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San Jose Sharks News / NHL Rumors / October 19

NHL Rumors: What Could a Will Smith Extension with the San Jose Sharks Look Like

Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta discuss the San Jose Sharks and pending RFA forward Will Smith and what his next contract could look like.

Ryan Warsofsky News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Ryan Warsofsky Helped Build the Sharks. He Might Not Be the Coach to Finish the Job

The San Jose Sharks are finally heading in the right direction. After years of rebuilding, GM Mike Grier signaled this offseason that the organization is ready to start taking meaningful steps toward contention.