San Jose Sharks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

2025-26 NHL team preview: San Jose Sharks

So, uh, yeah. If you are a San Jose Sharks fan, I don’t need to tell you how last year went. It was ugly, but by design. The team was in the midst of a flat-out rebuild – and still is – and there wasn’t much to get excited about.

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Sharks fixing egregious banner error claiming trophy they did not win

The San Jose Sharks began play in the 1991-92 season and moved into the SAP Center in 1993. The Sharks just announced a new 25-year deal to stay at their long-time home.

San Jose Sharks News / ESPN / September 22

Sharks correcting banner with bad information

The Sharks replaced some banners but got one wrong, so they're having to replace it.

Oliver Wahlstrom News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Sharks to sign former first-round pick to PTO contract

He will have an AHL deal to fall back on, should he not earn an NHL contract.

Training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

Seven NHL sophomores poised to break out in 2025-26

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The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Yardbarker / September 17

How the West was won: Three most intriguing training-camp battles to watch in NHL's Western Conference

What are the biggest training-camp battles to watch? Let's take a look at the top three from the Western Conference.

Why this Maple Leafs-Blackhawks trade would be a win-win

Toronto star makes bold contract demand, but deal not yet close

Rangers in no rush to extend winger and that could spell bad news for Wild

A look at the Penguins' landscape before the upcoming season

Flyers trade goalie to Blue Jackets

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 11

Sharks sign future franchise cornerstone to entry-level contract

The worst team in the NHL last season, it’s clear that the San Jose Sharks’ focus is on the future. GM Mike Grier has kept the organization on track through a rough rebuild.

San Jose Sharks News / House of Hockey / September 11

San Jose Sharks Will Be Forced to Make Trade After Surpassing NHL Contract Limit

The Sharks have surpassed the NHL contract limit with 51 after the signing of prospect Michael Misa, and could soon be forced to make a trade to become compliant under the rules.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

San Jose Sharks Sign Second Overall Selection

The San Jose Sharks have signed another young prospect with promise. News emerged on Wednesday that forward Michael Misa signed his entry-level deal. This contract is for three years with a total value of $2.925 million.

Michael Misa News / Daily Faceoff / September 10

Sharks sign top prospect Michael Misa to entry-level contract

One of the most talented prospects in hockey has signed his first NHL contract. On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks announced that the team had signed forward Michael Misa to a standard entry-level contract.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic News / House of Hockey / September 10

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Rips the Sharks Organization Publicly: 'I'm Glad It's Over'

Marc-Edouard Vlasic was released by the San Jose Sharks earlier this off-season, and now he's ripped them despite playing over 1,300 games with the organization.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9

Pair of Sharks first-rounders were on the ice for team on Monday

There was some concern for Sharks up-and-comer William Eklund’s health over the summer after he suffered a wrist laceration while playing in a pre-tournament game for Sweden at the World Championship.

Canadiens trade Carey Price’s contract to Sharks

Former NHLer Ryane Clowe steps down as Sharks assistant GM

Sharks’ 2025-26 has to be a prove-it season

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Bold San Jose Sharks predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The San Jose Sharks are still a couple of years away from competing for the Stanley Cup. They have one of the most exciting young rosters in the league, complete with budding superstars like Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, stud prospect defensemen like Sam Dickinson, and a solid goaltender in Yaroslav Askarov.

Ryane Clowe News / House of Hockey / September 8

Longtime NHLer Ryane Clowe Abandons the San Jose Sharks to Join Eastern Conference Rival

Ryane Clowe announced yesterday that he was stepping down as the San Jose Sharks' Assistant General Manager, and today it was announced that he's joining a new team.

Klim Kostin News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

'I would like to try my luck again': Former Oiler Klim Kostin interested in reunion

While the Edmonton market can be a pressure cooker, it doesn’t scare off some players, particularly Klim Kostin. The center only spent one season with the Edmonton Oilers, but apparently he loved his time there, and would be more than willing to return, according to what he said to a Russian media outlet this week.

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San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / September 7

Sharks Assistant GM Abruptly Resigns

San Jose Sharks assistant general manager Ryan Clowe has resigned from his role, the team announced Sunday. No specific reason was given for Clowe's resignation,

Carey Price News / NHL Trade Talk / September 7

Carey Price Does Final Favor for Canadiens Before Trade to Sharks

Carey Price has officially moved on from the Montreal Canadiens, but not without one final act of generosity for the franchise he defined for nearly two decades.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Sharks’ 2025-26 Has to Be a Prove-It Season

If the last two seasons have been focused on a complete teardown for the San Jose Sharks, this season will be about starting to turn that teardown into results.

Aaron Dell News / Total Apex Sports / September 4

Former San Jose Sharks Goaltender Retires

Aaron Dell hung up the pads for good today, announcing his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons of grinding through the ranks. At 36, the former San Jose Sharks netminder called it quits, and honestly?

Marc-Edouard Vlasic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Assessing options for Marc-Edouard Vlasic

There was a time, a decade ago, when former San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Édouard Vlasic was considered the most reliable and underpaid player in the NHL.

San Jose Sharks News / Inside The Rink / September 3

ECHL: Wichita Thunder and San Jose Sharks Extend Affiliation

The Wichita Thunder and San Jose Sharks have signed a one-year extension to their current affiliation agreement. This deal will carry them through the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini Is Poised for Stardom, Just Ask Sidney Crosby

It’s not easy making the transition to the NHL as a teenager. No one understands the experience of being thrust into the spotlight at a tender age better than Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / August 28

Sharks Swimming in Deep Prospect Pool

To say that the San Jose Sharks have been through the wringer over the past several years would be quite the understatement. After being one of the NHL's most consistent teams for 15+ years, the Sharks have now missed the playoffs for six-straight seasons, whereas they only missed the playoffs six times in their first 27 seasons of existence.

Sam Dickinson News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Sharks’ Sam Dickinson Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

San Jose Sharks defensive prospect Sam Dickinson has been selected as the team’s representative for the 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase. The event, put on in collaboration with Upper Deck, is largely an opportunity for the trading card company to gather photos and videos of promising young players in their official team gear.

Mike Grier News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Sharks GM Mike Grier Needs to Balance Professional & Personal With Future Moves

Professional sports are a business. We’re reminded of this every time a team makes a difficult transaction. While that means it’s sometimes necessary to make tough moves, they still carry an emotional component that matters for business, and San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier is learning that lesson right now.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / August 20

NHL Rumours: Former San Jose Sharks D-Man Wants to Keep Playing

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the dog days of summer, but there’s plenty going on in the hockey world. General managers usually take the spotlight in the summer months as they try to bolster their respective rosters.