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Led by Macklin Celebrini, youthful Sharks battle Cup-contending Panthers

The San Jose Sharks hope their young core is ready to take the next step, while the visiting Florida Panthers look to regain the form that led to a pair of Stanley Cups when the teams meet Thursday.

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Sharks Reassign Mattias Havelid

The San Jose Sharks announced today that defenseman Mattias Havelid has been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. Havelid had been dealing with an upper-body injury dating back to the very start of the Sharks’ preseason process.

Luca Cagnoni News / Blades of Teal / September 29

Luca Cagnoni cracks roster

Yesterday, the San Jose Sharks announced the official season-opening roster. Among the long list of young talent, one in particular stands out on defense:

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

What will Yaroslav Askarov’s next contract look like?

The San Jose Sharks have found themselves in many preseason predictions to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027, and a major reason for that is goaltender Yaroslav Askarov.

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

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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.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Will Smith News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

What will Will Smith’s next contract look like?

With the growing financial footprint across the NHL, there are a number of players who could be on their way to a significant pay raise. For the San Jose Sharks, a rising team in the Western Conference, there’s a lot of optimism surrounding the young core.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

How much pressure are the Sharks under this season?

Heading into the 2026-27 season, many people wonder which team is going to be the big surprise of the year. One team that is looking make headway and get back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / September 28

A cheat sheet for five Sharks to target in your fantasy draft

The San Jose Sharks will once again be mandatory viewing by fans and non-fans alike. Their new captain, Macklin Celebrini, is hockey’s best young player and on the cusp of de-throning Connor McDavid as the league’s actual best.

Ilya Samsonov News / Professor Press Box / September 27

Ex-Maple Leafs Ilya Samsonov Hits Waivers: What’s Next?

Well, here’s a name Toronto Maple Leafs fans might remember. Ilya Samsonov was placed on waivers Sunday by the San Jose Sharks, just a couple of weeks after signing a one-year, two-way contract with the club.

Michael Kesselring News / Blades of Teal / September 27

Yaroslav Askarov and Michael Kesselring stock rises

Last night the San Jose Sharks closed out the preseason with a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. With heavy-hitting, full NHL lineups, a clearer

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.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

The Case For and Against the Sharks Trading for Connor Hellebuyck

For years, the idea of Connor Hellebuyck in a San Jose Sharks sweater would have been pure fantasy. He was the immovable franchise pillar for the Winnipeg Jets, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and the 2025 Hart Trophy winner who signed a long-term deal and declared he wanted to be a Jet for life.

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San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / September 25

Macklin Celebrini, 20, named youngest captain in Sharks history

The San Jose Sharks named star forward Macklin Celebrini as their captain on Friday. The move comes nearly two months since Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension.

San Jose Sharks News / Inside The Rink / September 25

San Jose Sharks Place Two on Waivers, Also Name Captain

The San Jose Sharks picked up a 10-0 win over the Ducks in their third preseason game last night. They wrap up their preseason schedule tomorrow night against the Golden Knights in Vegas.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 25

Sharks Name Macklin Celebrini Captain

The San Jose Sharks have named young superstar Macklin Celebrini as their next captain. Celebrini will become the 14th captain in Sharks history one year after he secured the team’s single season scoring record at the age of 19.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Sharks name Macklin Celebrini 14th captain in franchise history

One of the rising superstars in the game today is going to have a slightly different-looking uniform this year. On Friday, the San Jose Sharks announced that forward Macklin Celebrini has been named the 14th captain in franchise history.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 25

Stenberg’s Big Night Might Explain Why Sharks Are In on Hellebuyck

Ivar Stenberg just put together the kind of preseason night that makes people sit up and pay attention: a hat trick and an assist in a lopsided 10-0 win over Anaheim.

Ivar Stenberg News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Sharks’ Ivar Stenberg Is a Genuine Calder Trophy Contender

The 2027 Calder Trophy race already has quite a few candidates, and the preseason hasn’t even ended yet. Usually this race is full of players drafted at the very top.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / September 23

The future is now

The preseason is in full swing, and although the San Jose Sharks have yet to win a game so far, the past two games have been very telling, especially following today’s round of roster cuts.

San Jose Sharks News / Inside The Rink / September 23

San Jose Sharks Place Three on Waivers

The San Jose Sharks dropped their second preseason game last night, 2-1 in a shootout, to the Golden Knights. They’re currently averaging 1.5 goals per game while allowing four goals per game through the first two preseason games.

Ryan Reaves News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

Ryan Reaves Leaves Lasting Impact in Sharks Locker Room

Longtime NHL enforcer Ryan Reaves has hung up the skates after 16 seasons. His last season was spent in San Jose, and even though he only played 50 games

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

Darnell Nurse Wanted to Set the Record Straight About His Exit From Oilers

New Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse met with the San Jose media this week, fielding questions about his trade from Edmonton and what led to the end of his tenure with the Oilers.

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / September 18

Extending Warsofsky makes sense for Sharks early in Celebrini era

Extending Ryan Warsofsky makes sense for Sharks early in Macklin Celebrini era

A little over two years after the San Jose Sharks promoted Warsofsky and made him the youngest head coach in the NHL, they rewarded him with a new contract extension.

Canucks coach Manny Malhotra outskates team during bag skate

Red Wings' Dylan Larkin breaks silence after trade request, but says little

Leafs' Matthew Knies '100 percent' healthy ahead of 2026-27 season

Jets GM on Connor Hellebuyck trade: 'I just want to get this right'

Panthers get unwelcomed news on Brad Marchand, Jonah Gadjovich

Ryan Warsofsky News / Field Level Media / September 18

Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky signs multiyear extension

The San Jose Sharks signed head coach Ryan Warsofsky to a multiyear contract extension on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed. Warsofsky, 38, is entering his third season behind the bench and remains the NHL's youngest active head coach.