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Sharks Place Alex Barre-Boulet On Waivers

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Alex Barre-Boulet on waivers per PuckPedia. Barre-Boulet began the season on San Jose’s injured reserve. Now that he’s back to full health, he will require waivers to be assigned to the minor-leagues where he has spent the majority of his eight-year professional career.

Ivar Stenberg News / Blades of Teal / October 14

Ivar Stenberg shines despite loss

Last night all 32 teams in the NHL faced off in the Frozen Frenzy. 16 games, with the San Jose Sharks matching up against the Boston Bruins to cap off

San Jose Sharks News / Viral Sports News / October 14

San Jose Sharks Suddenly Dump 7-Year NHL Veteran

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Alex Barré-Boulet on waivers, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. The 29-year-old was activated off injured reserve (undisclosed) and made available Wednesday, with the clear intent of assigning him to the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda once he clears.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Grading the Sharks’ Line Changes After Loss to the Bruins

The San Jose Sharks outplayed the Boston Bruins for the majority of the game, yet they came away with a 6-3 loss at home. The Sharks have struggled so far this season scoring at even strength, so head coach Ryan Warsofsky shook up the lines to help his club generate some offense. From beginning to end, the changes worked.

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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.

Macklin Celebrini News / ESPN / October 10

Celebrini returns from two-game absence, scores first goal in Sharks' loss

Sharks star center Macklin Celebrini, 20, San Jose's recently named captain, returned from a two-game absence with a lower-body injury, scoring his first goal of the season on Saturday, during a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at SAP Center.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

3 Takeaways From Sharks’ Loss to Oilers

Macklin Celebrini returned to the Sharks lineup, but San Jose fell to the Edmonton Oilers in a 3-1 loss at home. With Tristan Jarry in net for the Oilers,

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Macklin Celebrini scores in return, but Oilers stifle Sharks

Tristan Jarry made 19 saves as the Edmonton Oilers skated to a 3-1 win against the host San Jose Sharks on Saturday afternoon. Mattias Ekholm, Vasily Podkolzin

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Sharks Activate Adam Gaudette Off IR

The Sharks are welcoming back one of their depth scorers. The team announced (Twitter link) that forward Adam Gaudette has been activated off injured reserve. A roster spot was created when Brett Leason cleared waivers and was assigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Macklin Celebrini News / Athlon Sports / October 10

Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Shares Injury Update Before Oilers Game

San Jose Sharks captain Macklin Celebrini has spoken publicly for the first time since a lower-body injury turned him into a late scratch Monday against the Dallas Stars and kept him out again Thursday against the St.

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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.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Nurse vs. Spector: The 'Low IQ' Quote That Blew Up Oilers Socials

The Edmonton Oilers finally did what they’d been trying to do for years: they moved on from Darnell Nurse. After multiple off‑seasons of exploring trade options, Nurse ultimately waived his no‑trade clause — even expanding his list — allowing Edmonton to ship him to the San Jose Sharks in one of the most unexpected deals of the summer.

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San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / October 9

Will Smith and Ivar Stenberg step up

Despite being down generational talent, superstar Macklin Celebrini, the San Jose Sharks managed to come out on top over the St. Louis Blues with a 3-2

Macklin Celebrini News / Field Level Media / October 9

Sharks may have Macklin Celebrini back for division game vs. Oilers

The San Jose Sharks hope to have captain Macklin Celebrini back in the lineup when they host Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in the first 2026-27 meeting between the division rivals on Saturday afternoon.

Darnell Nurse News / Field Level Media / October 8

Sharks rally past Blues on Darnell Nurse's OT goal

Darnell Nurse scored 1:03 into overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 road win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. San Jose twice equalized in regulation, and Nurse's seventh career overtime winner sealed the comeback victory.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

Even though the NHL season is a grind, a slow start can still be a cause for some concern. Especially when it is a start as bad as the one the Philadelphia Flyers are off to at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

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Brett Leason News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Sharks Place Brett Leason On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the San Jose Sharks have placed forward Brett Leason on waivers. The transaction suggests that forward Adam Gaudette, who began the season on the Sharks’ injured reserve, is nearing a return.

Macklin Celebrini News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Sharks Reveal Truth Behind Macklin Celebrini’s Injury, Late Scratch

The San Jose Sharks are still evaluating captain Macklin Celebrini after the star forward was scratched shortly before Monday’s 5-0 loss to the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Macklin Celebrini, Linus Ullmark injuries incredibly impactful for their teams

A couple of key players went down with injuries on Monday night, with their respective clubs holding their breath.

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Canadiens' Ivan Demidov out two to four weeks with lower-body injury

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San Jose Sharks News / Viral Sports News / October 4

San Jose Sharks Suddenly Dump 26-Year-Old Wing

The San Jose Sharks placed right wing Patrick Giles on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported. Giles, 26, had been listed on non-roster injured reserve after an upper-body injury from the preseason.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

3 Takeaways From Sharks’ 5-4 Win Versus Kings

The San Jose Sharks won 5-4 over the Los Angeles Kings, capturing their second overtime victory in a row. Igor Chernyshov scored two goals, including the

San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / October 1

What Should San Jose Sharks Fans Look for in Season Opener?

The long wait is finally over. San Jose Sharks hockey is back—and with it comes their most anticipated season in a while. The expectation is no longer to simply be competitive, catch teams by surprise, or play spoiler; it’s to return to the postseason and be a constant threat all year long. On Thursday, Oct.

Ivar Stenberg News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Ivar Stenberg has already impressed for the Sharks

The San Jose Sharks got some good luck during the NHL draft lottery, gaining the opportunity to make a selection at No. 2 overall to add to an already-impressive core of young talent.

Ivar Stenberg News / NHL Trade Talk / September 27

3 Reasons Ivar Stenberg Could Win the Calder This Season

Ivar Stenberg is worth a second look, because this young player might be the real deal for Calder Trophy talk this year. Shoutout right off the bat to Luca Pampena, whose Substack has some genuinely great draft and prospect breakdowns.