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Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna gets high-level training partner in Macklin Celebrini

Gavin McKenna is spending a part of his offseason training with one of the NHL’s best young players. The Maple Leafs’ No. 1 pick played with Macklin Celebrini in a session with also the Sharks forward Will Smith and Celebrini’s younger brother, RJ.

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Will Macklin Celebrini Soon Become the Face of the NHL?

The biggest upside for Macklin Celebrini is pretty simple. He has the setup to become a full-on national face of the NHL for a long time. And not just “good player” national fame.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 25

'I think I got one more left in the tank': UFA Ryan Reaves eyeing another NHL season

Ryan Reaves is just 38 games shy of hitting 1,000 for his career, and he’s made it clear that he wants to reach that mark.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Claude Lemieux allegedly relapsed into sex addiction before his death

NHL legend Claude Lemieux relapsed into sex addiction prior to his suicide, according to statements his son gave to police officers following his death.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Ryan Reaves News / Professor Press Box / July 21

Ex-Maple Leafs Ryan Reaves May Have Found His Next Career

When Ryan Reaves showed up at the NHL's broadcast training camp this summer, a lot of people probably had the same thought. "That makes sense." Not because he's retiring tomorrow.

John Klingberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Free Agent Profile: John Klingberg

If Klingberg and his representation were willing to lower their asking price by $1MM, he would still be under contract with the Dallas Stars. Throughout the 2021-22 campaign, before he would ultimately become an unrestricted free agent, the Stars offered Klingberg an eight-year, $56MM extension.

Jakub Skarek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 18

Jakub Skarek Signs In Germany

Jakub Skarek has spent most of the past several seasons in a third- or fourth-string role between the pipes. As a result, rather than signing up for more of the same, he has decided to head overseas as Straubing of the DEL announced that they’ve signed the netminder for the upcoming season.

Claude Lemieux News / The Spun / July 18

Heartbreaking Details Emerge From NHL Star Claude Lemieux's Death

In late May, the hockey community lost four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux at the age of 60. Nearly two months later, new details about his death were shared with the public.

Macklin Celebrini News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Celebrini’s Looming Extension With the Sharks Could Shape the Pacific Division

Macklin Celebrini established himself as the brightest young star in the NHL after a fantastic 2025-26 season, in which he broke the San Jose Sharks’ single-season

Claude Lemieux News / NHLFanCentral / July 17

Remembering Claude Lemieux: The playoff hero,and the four-time Stanley Cup champion

When hockey fans heard that Claude Lemieux passed away at the age of 60, many people remembered the two sides of his career. Other teams hated playing against him because he liked to annoy opponents and play hard.

Mike Grier News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Sharks hire Jeff Kealty as assistant GM

General manager Mike Grier has a new right-hand man with the San Jose Sharks. On Friday, the Sharks announced that they have hired Jeff Kealty as an assistant GM.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

The Sharks’ 2026-27 Schedule Brings Expectations They Haven’t Faced in Years

For the better part of a decade, the San Jose Sharks entered each season with a familiar sense of low stakes. The rebuild years asked for patience, not results, and the schedule release was little more than a formality.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHLFanCentral / July 16

Macklin Celebrini’s First Reaction to EA Sports NHL 27 Cover Reveal Says It All: “Wow”

Macklin Celebrini went on to become the cover athlete for EA Sports’ NHL 27, and it needed only one word to sum it up. The San Jose Sharks center was revealed as the new face of the video game franchise on Tuesday.

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Macklin Celebrini News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Could Macklin Celebrini Take A Pay Cut On His Next Contract?

Macklin Celebrini has already cemented himself as an NHL star and with that, he is now weighing the options of how his next contract will look, according to Greg Wyshynski of ESPN.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Projecting Sharks’ Power Play Quarterback for 2026-27

The 2025-26 season marked an incredible step forward in the rebuild for the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks leapt from 52 points in the standings, which marked them dead last in the NHL in 2024-25, to missing the playoffs by just four points this past season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5

Sharks GM takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Everyone knows that standing out for a major Canadian NHL franchise comes with added weight and pressure. Not every player can handle it, and that is exactly what San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier referred to in recent comments, taking a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

Predators' new acquisition Mavrik Bourque gets six-year deal

Flyers' offer sheet for Leo Carlsson is one of NHL's boldest moves in years

NHL teams are finally realizing offer sheets are a viable strategy

Three captivating NHL unrestricted free agents available on the market

Michael Kesselring News / Field Level Media / June 29

Reports: Sharks sign Michael Kesselring to three-year, $13.5 million contract

The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million deal Monday that prevented him from a becoming a restricted free agent and has an average annual value of $4.5 million, according to NHL.com.

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

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

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

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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.