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Darnell Nurse Injury Update: Sharks Appear to Avoid Worst Case

The San Jose Sharks opened their six-game road trip Thursday with a shootout win over the Nashville Predators. They did it without defenseman Darnell Nurse.

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Wings seek home-ice turnaround as Sharks continue road trip

The Detroit Red Wings began the season with an unusually heavy home schedule. The final game of that stretch comes Saturday night when they host the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / October 16

San Jose Sharks’ Mediocre Opening to Season Leaves Plenty to Be Desired

The San Jose Sharks may have started their 2026-27 campaign at a steady 4-3-0, but the opening two weeks certainly haven’t lacked drama. Overtime thrillers,

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Sharks pull out win over Predators in shootout

Alex Nedeljkovic made 32 saves and kept the Nashville Predators from scoring in the overtime and shootout, helping the visiting San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory on Thursday evening.

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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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Alex Barre-Boulet News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Sharks Reassign Cam Lund, Alex Barre-Boulet

The San Jose Sharks announced that forwards Cam Lund and Alex Barre-Boulet have been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. Lund suffered an upper-body injury in a prospect game in September, and it was later announced that he would be sidelined for a month.

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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 / NHL Rumors / October 15

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Will Smith in wait-and-see mode; Flyers could decide to move 'older' player as opposed to young one

Daily Faceoff: David Pagnotta, when asked about San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith, who is eligible to sign a contract extension. Jeff Marek: “Also, the latest on Will Smith, San Jose Sharks, and that contract.

Alex Barre-Boulet News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

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.

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.

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,

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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 / 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

Adam Gaudette 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.

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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.

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.

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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San Jose Sharks News / Viral Sports News / October 8

San Jose Sharks Already Dump Offseason Addition

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Brett Leason on waivers, a move that points to an imminent roster opening for Adam Gaudette as he works his way back from an upper-body injury.

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.

Panthers' Aleksander Barkov expected to miss six to eight weeks with 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.