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Sharks sign former Rangers defenseman to one-year, two-way contract

Looking to add depth on the back end, the San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Libor Hajek to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season, general manager Mike Grier announced Wednesday.

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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.

San Jose Sharks News / Athlon Sports / July 11

IIHF Makes Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Announcement Before 3rd NHL Season

Macklin Celebrini is about to enter his third NHL season, and he will do so with another major award on his resume. The San Jose Sharks center had already turned his second professional season into a franchise-shifting year, with the team finishing a season with a points percentage figure (.524) higher than .500 for the first time since 2019.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini named IIHF Male Player of the Year

One of the game’s biggest budding superstars has received an exceptional honor. On Thursday, the International Ice Hockey Federation announced that San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini has been named the 2026 IIHF Male Player of the Year.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Libor Hajek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8

San Jose Sharks Sign Libor Hajek

The San Jose Sharks are continuing to add to their organizational depth on defense. According to a team announcement, the Sharks have signed Libor Hajek to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 campaign.

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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.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / July 5

Sharks' Mike Grier Tells Only Half the Truth About Mitch Marner

Mike Grier’s recent comments about Mitch Marner and the pressure of playing in Toronto sound familiar. In fact, far too familiar. He used the Marner example to suggest that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse had experienced the same constricting pressure in Edmonton that Marner experienced in Toronto.

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.

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William Eklund News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

William Eklund eager for fresh start with Senators: ‘The goal is to make a deep playoff run’

This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. After four seasons with the San Jose Sharks, William Eklund is getting the fresh start many around the league expected.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Macklin Celebrini should be furious with Sharks’ disastrous NHL offseason moves

The San Jose Sharks made a playoff push last season, but fell just short. Their biggest shortcoming was their defense, so GM Mike Grier went out and changed that.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Sharks sign No. 2 overall pick Ivar Stenberg to entry-level contract

The San Jose Sharks announced on Thursday that they have signed winger Ivar Stenberg to a standard entry-level contract. The 18-year-old was chosen with the No.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Sharks sign Ivar Stenberg to entry-level contract

What’s the point in waiting? On Thursday, the San Jose Sharks signed 2026 second-overall pick Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level contract. San Jose selected the Swedish winger at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on June 26.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Sharks Sign Ivar Stenberg To Entry-Level Contract

The first member of the 2026 NHL Draft has signed his entry-level contract. According to a team announcement, the San Jose Sharks have signed Ivar Stenberg, the second overall pick of this summer’s draft, to his first professional contract.

Jacob Trouba News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Jacob Trouba Signs Four-Year Deal With San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks have made another significant addition to their blue line, signing veteran defenseman Jacob Trouba to a four-year contract worth $8.25 million annually, according to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.

Mason Marchment News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Mason Marchment Signing 5-Year Deal with San Jose Sharks

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Mason Marchment is signing with the San Jose Sharks. It sounds like five years and $7 million per season for Marchment.

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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.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Sharks sign Michael Kesselring to three-year contract extension

The San Jose Sharks have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with pending restricted free agent defenseman Michael Kesselring, PuckPedia reported Sunday afternoon.

San Jose Sharks News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / June 29

Sharks Pull Off One of the Draft’s Best Value Plays

The Sharks walked into Buffalo with pressure, opportunity, and three first-round picks. They walked out with something far more valuable: a class that looks like a turning point.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sharks Draft Ryan Lin 21st Overall

With the 21st pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks have selected Ryan Lin from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Ryan Lin is an electric two-way defenseman who has been pretty polarizing in this draft cycle.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sharks Draft Keaton Verhoeff 9th Overall

With the ninth pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks have selected Keaton Verhoeff from the North Dakota Fighting Hawks of the NCAA. Early in the 2025-26 season, the first-overall conversation was more of a two-man race.

San Jose Sharks News / EasySportz / June 26

San Jose Sharks Make Epic Move at No. 2 in NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks may have landed the steal of the 2026 NHL Draft. With the No. 2 overall pick Friday night, San Jose selected Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, wasting little time adding one of the draft’s most complete prospects to a rapidly improving young core.

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.

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.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25