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Sharks’ perfect offer for Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson after trade request

The San Jose Sharks are 6-6-1 early in the season, placing them in fourth in the Pacific Division, but within striking distance of a playoff spot. The Sharks made plenty of moves to help the defense in the offseason.

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Sharks Linked to Red Wings’ Simon Edvinsson: Why Did an Insider Mention Celebrini?

The Simon Edvinsson trade market is crowded, and the San Jose Sharks are in the mix. Interestingly, the defenseman was being linked to the Sharks in some trade discussions, and of all the names to pop up in the report, it was Macklin Celebrini‘s.

Filip Bystedt News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Sharks recall Filip Bystedt ahead of potential NHL debut

The San Jose Sharks announced Wednesday morning that they have recalled center Filip Bystedt from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda. Bystedt, 22, has four goals and eight points through eight games with the Barracuda to start the 2026-27 AHL regular season.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Sharks Make Multiple Roster Moves

The San Jose Sharks have made a few roster changes ahead of their upcoming contest against the Vancouver Canucks. According to a team announcement, the Sharks recalled forward Filip Bystedt and defenseman Libor Hájek from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda.

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Alex Nedeljkovic News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Alex Nedeljkovic Has Earned the Sharks’ Net Until Further Notice

The San Jose Sharks are only 12 games into the 2026-27 season, but their goaltender situation has begun to crystalize. The hopeful goalie of the future, Yaroslav Askarov, flashed signs of excellence in 2025-26 with a particularly stellar month of November but was shaky the rest of the season.

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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.

Adam Gaudette News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Sharks’ Adam Gaudette to make season debut against Bruins

San Jose Sharks center Adam Gaudette is set to make his season debut on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. Gaudette had initially missed game action due to an upper-body injury he had at the start of training camp.

Igor Chernyshov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Sharks dealt tough Igor Chernyshov injury update after blocking slap shot

The San Jose Sharks will be without winger Igor Chernyshov for an extended period after he suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday night’s 6-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

A Short-Handed Sharks Team Passed Its First Adversity Test

Yaroslav Askarov came into Thursday night 0-4-0 in his previous four starts, a goalie on the ropes behind a team that could not stop blowing leads. He left Canadian Tire Centre with 41 saves, a Save of the Season candidate on his highlight reel, and the first regulation win of the San Jose Sharks’ season.

Igor Chernyshov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22

Sharks’ Igor Chernyshov Out “A While” With Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks winger Igor Chernyshov left Thursday night’s matchup win over the Ottawa Senators in the first period after blocking a slapshot from Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Yaroslav Askarov's early save of the year is huge for Sharks' big picture

The San Jose Sharks were 6-2 winners over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night, and starting goalie Yaroslav Askarov was one of their biggest stars.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Yaroslav Askarov makes career-high 41 saves in Sharks’ win over Senators

Yaroslav Askarov set a career high with 41 saves for the San Jose Sharks, who won their second straight game by taming the host Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Thursday night.

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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.

Igor Chernyshov News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Sharks’ Igor Chernyshov leaves game with injury

The San Jose Sharks have announced that winger Igor Chernyshov is doubtful to return to Thursday’s game against the Ottawa Senators with an injury. Chernyshov appeared to sustain the injury late in the first period of the game.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Sharks’ Alex Wennberg out week-to-week with upper-body injury

San Jose Sharks center Alex Wennberg is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury and will miss the remaining two games of the club’s current road trip, head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Thursday.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 22

Sharks, Senators tasked with refocusing after emotional wins

Two teams coming off emotional highs will face off in Ottawa on Thursday night as the Senators welcome the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks snapped a two-game skid (0-1-1) with a 4-3 overtime victory over the host Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

Macklin Celebrini News / Field Level Media / October 20

Macklin Celebrini scores twice, as Sharks rally past Canadiens in OT

Macklin Celebrini scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the San Jose Sharks rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the host Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Tuesday.

Will Smith News / NHL Rumors / October 19

NHL Rumors: What Could a Will Smith Extension with the San Jose Sharks Look Like

Daily Faceoff: Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta discuss the San Jose Sharks and pending RFA forward Will Smith and what his next contract could look like.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

The Sharks Keep Blowing Third-Period Leads, and It’s Costing Them Now

Early in the third period Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings, Ivar Stenberg one-timed a Macklin Celebrini feed past John Gibson, and the San Jose Sharks led 3-1.

Ryan Warsofsky News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Ryan Warsofsky Helped Build the Sharks. He Might Not Be the Coach to Finish the Job

The San Jose Sharks are finally heading in the right direction. After years of rebuilding, GM Mike Grier signaled this offseason that the organization is ready to start taking meaningful steps toward contention.

Macklin Celebrini News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini: Is There Really a Slowdown?

When a young player puts up 115 points in his second NHL season, expectations can get a little out of hand. Suddenly, anything short of another spectacular season gets people wondering what's wrong.

Darnell Nurse News / Inside The Rink / October 17

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.

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,

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.

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.

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 / 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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