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The Sharks Can’t Afford to Let the Will Smith Window Close

There is a deadline hanging over the San Jose Sharks this weekend, and it has nothing to do with a trade or a signing bonus. It is a calendar quirk written into the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement, and it hands general manager Mike Grier a narrow, closing window to make a decision that could shape the franchise’s next decade.

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John Klingberg Announces His Retirement From Hockey, Lands New Job

According to a statement by the NHLPA, defenseman John Klingberg is officially announcing his retirement from professional hockey after 700 NHL career games played.

John Klingberg News / Field Level Media / September 11

D John Klingberg retires after 700 games with 6 teams

Defenseman John Klingberg announced his retirement on Friday after 700 NHL games with six teams. The 34-year-old Swede played his first eight seasons (2014-22) with the Dallas Stars, earning an All-Rookie nod in 2014-15 and making the All-Star team in 2017-18.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

John Klingberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11

John Klingberg Announces Retirement

Veteran defenseman John Klingberg announced his retirement from professional hockey today, ending a 12-year NHL career that included stints with six teams and exactly 700 games played.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 11

John Klingberg retires from NHL after 700-game career

Veteran defenseman John Klingberg announced on Friday that he has officially retired from professional hockey, having put the finishing touches on a 700-game NHL career as a member of the San Jose Sharks last season.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

3 burning Sharks questions entering 2026-27 NHL season

The San Jose Sharks missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, it was far from a poor season for San Jose. Macklin Celebrini emerged as one of the best players in the world in 2026-27.

Nolan Burke News / Inside The Rink / September 10

ECHL: Reading Royals Bring Back Ian Shane and Nolan Burke

The Reading Royals have announced that they’ve re-signed goaltender Ian Shane and forward Nolan Burke for the 2026-27 season. Reading now has 11 forwards, seven defensemen, and a goaltender signed to ECHL deals for the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Ducks' Leo Carlsson gives wild comment about team waiving Chris Kreider

There might not have been a more impactful contract signed in the NHL this offseason than the five-year, $90 million offer sheet Leo Carlsson signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in restricted free agency.

Ducks place Chris Kreider on waivers to terminate contract

Chris Kreider termination gives Ducks more flexibility amid Cutter Gauthier negotiations

Evan Bouchard’s contract is aging well amid the NHL’s salary cap boom

Veteran goaltender Ilya Samsonov returns to NHL on two-way contract

It may be time to end the speculation of Sidney Crosby playing elsewhere

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Ivar Stenberg News / Blades of Teal / September 9

Rising stars: Ivar Stenberg

All eyes are on the San Jose Sharks’ wealth of young talent, particularly 2026’s second overall draft pick: 18 (soon to be 19)-year-old Ivar Stenberg.

San Jose Sharks News / Blades of Teal / September 8

Sharks goaltending situation made even more confusing

The San Jose Sharks are currently in a somewhat peculiar position when it comes to goaltending, and the situation was only convoluted more today with a signing.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 8

Veteran goaltender Ilya Samsonov returns to NHL on two-way contract

This deal offers Samsonov a return to the NHL after spending last season with HK Sochi of Russia’s KHL.

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

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The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Darnell Nurse News / Professor Press Box / September 7

I Called the Nurse Trade, But Got a Few Things Wrong

A while back, before any of this actually happened, I floated the idea of Edmonton moving Darnell Nurse to solve their goaltending problem, pitching a swap that would've sent him to Toronto for Anthony Stolarz.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 7

3 Sharks Who Need a Strong Training Camp to Crack 2026-27 Roster

A breakout season led by Macklin Celebrini in 2025-26 showed the San Jose Sharks are ready to transition from a perennial rebuilder to a playoff team, reinforced by the additions they have made in the offseason.

Quentin Musty News / Blades of Teal / September 4

Rising stars: Quentin Musty

Continuously amassing an abundance of talented young players, particularly forwards, the San Jose Sharks are working towards becoming a powerhouse. However,

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 San Jose Sharks Season Preview

The San Jose Sharks enter the 2026–27 season with a reshaped roster after a busy offseason that saw them add veteran stability on the blue line and scoring punch, while parting ways with several key young players.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

What Nurse and Trouba Can and Can’t Fix for the Sharks

When the San Jose Sharks set out to repair the worst defense in the Western Conference this summer, they did it in the most expensive way possible. Mike Grier traded for Darnell Nurse and his $9.25 million cap hit, signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $34 million deal, and added Michael Kesselring as a cheaper reclamation project.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28

Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche

There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.

Six potential trade destinations for Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck

Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?

Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest winners this summer

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest winners this summer

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 28

Sharks name Nathan Airey as emergency backup goaltender

A former college backstop is making his way into the NHL ranks, sort of. On Friday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has hired Nathan Airey to be the team’s new emergency backup goaltender for the 2026-27 season.

Macklin Celebrini News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

Report: Sharks 'all but certain' to name Macklin Celebrini captain

The San Jose Sharks have a true one-of-one franchise player and leader in superstar center Macklin Celebrini, but at least for right now, they do not have a captain.

The top 10 Hart Trophy candidates for 2026-27

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

Yaroslav Korostelyov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Yaroslav Korostelyov To Join Sharks Organization

A recent San Jose Sharks draft pick will join the organization much sooner than expected. First reported by Jeremy Garrett of Hockey News Hub and later confirmed by Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, netminder Yaroslav Korostelyov has terminated his contract with SKA St.

Alex Young News / Inside The Rink / August 20

ECHL: Alex Young Headed to Rapid City Following Career Year With Atlanta

For Atlanta Gladiators fans, Thursday’s news may be one of the more surprising moves of the offseason. After leading Atlanta in both goals and points during the 2025-26 season, Alex Young is headed to the Rapid City Rush.

San Jose Sharks News / Ball Exclusives / August 12

Sharks believe young core is ready to take the next step

After seven years of sinking toward the bottom of the league standings, competitive hockey is back in San Jose. Thanks to their blossoming core of young talent, the Sharks were the league’s most improved team last season — jumping up 34 points and nearly doubling their win total from 2024-25.