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The Edmonton Oilers managed to do the improbable on Wednesday, and traded the entire remainder of Darnell Nurse’s contract. Not only did the San Jose Sharks willingly take on the full $9.25M cap hit, they traded assets to do so.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24

Sharks Reassign Nick Leddy, Filip Bystedt

2/24: Like Bystedt last Sunday, San Jose reassigned Leddy to the AHL today. The veteran was able to skate with the team over the last few days but now is headed back down, with the big club back in action Thursday against Calgary.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Sharks Recall Filip Bystedt, Nick Leddy

The San Jose Sharks announced that they’ve recalled forward Filip Bystedt and defenseman Nick Leddy from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda. Still, there’s no indication that either player will play for the Sharks next week.

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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Sharks activate Desharnais off injured reserve; Leddy sent to AHL

One veteran blueliner is set to return to action, while another is heading down ot the minors. On Monday, the San Jose Sharks announced that the team has activated defenseman Vincent Desharnais from injured reserve, as well as sending Nick Leddy down to its American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.

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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

Sharks place Nick Leddy on waivers

A veteran rearguard is on the wire and might be heading to the minors. On Sunday, the San Jose Sharks placed defenseman Nick Leddy on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

San Jose Sharks Place Nick Leddy On Waivers

The San Jose Sharks have placed veteran defenseman Nick Leddy on waivers. The news was first reported by San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng. By placing Leddy on waivers today, the Sharks open up the possibility for Leddy to be reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10

Sharks activate veteran defenseman Nick Leddy

It’s been nearly three weeks since Leddy last suited up with the Sharks. In the Sharks’ overtime win against the New York Rangers on Oct. 23, Leddy left the game after one shift with an upper-body injury and hasn’t played since.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Sharks place Nick Leddy on IR

The Sharks announced Tuesday they’ve recalled center Patrick Giles from AHL San Jose. Defenseman Nick Leddy was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Oct.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Sharks place Nick Leddy on injured reserve; Patrick Giles called up

A veteran in the Bay Area is out of action. On Tuesday, the San Jose Sharks announced that defenseman Nick Leddy has been placed on injured reserve. In response, the team has called up forward Patrick Giles from the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

Sharks’ Nick Leddy out with an upper-body injury

According to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, the San Jose Sharks will have to go without veteran defenseman Nick Leddy for at least the team’s next two games.

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San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13, 2025

Sharks Notes: Offseason Plans, Thrun, Dickinson, Leddy

The San Jose Sharks have had yet another massively productive off-season. They’ve reeled in a special talent in second-overall pick Michael Misa, then turned around to find multiple legitimate lineup additions through the acquisition of Alex Nedeljkovic via trade, and John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, and Jeff Skinner via free agent contracts.

San Jose Sharks News / House of Hockey / July 11, 2025

Sharks GM Mike Grier Addresses Controversial Nick Leddy Waiver Claim After Blocked Trade Report

San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier talked about the addition of defenseman Nick Leddy, who they claimed off waivers and who he said is happy to be in San Jose.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 3, 2025

Sharks sign Dmitry Orlov; claim Nick Leddy off waivers

The San Jose Sharks added two key veterans to their blue line on Thursday, signing Dmitry Orlov out of free agency and claiming Nick Leddy off waivers from the St.

St. Louis Blues News / House of Hockey / July 3, 2025

1000-Game NHL Veteran Nick Leddy Claimed Off Waivers

The St. Louis Blues officially waived Nick Leddy on Wednesday, and today, it has been confirmed that another Western Conference team has claimed the veteran.

St. Louis Blues News / House of Hockey / July 2, 2025

St. Louis Blues Cut Ties With 1000-Game NHL Veteran, Place Him On Waiver Wire

Nick Leddy has been a constant for the Blues over the past four seasons, but now, the team have officially placed the 34-year old veteran on waivers. The St.

St. Louis Blues News / Daily Faceoff / July 2, 2025

Blues place Nick Leddy on waivers

According to multiple reports, the St. Louis Blues placed veteran defenseman Nick Leddy on the waiver wire on Wednesday. Per NHL insider Frank Seravalli, Leddy and the Blues had been working on finding a destination for him where he could get more playing time in a trade.

St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26, 2025

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NHL News / St. Louis Blues on SI / February 13, 2024