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Grading Dmitry Orlov’s 2-year, $13 million contract with Sharks

The San Jose Sharks recently announced what may prove to be one of the most beneficial value moves during the 2025 NHL free agency period. Signing Dmitry Orlov to a two-year, $13 million deal, San Jose added a proven veteran defenseman while hitting the $70.6 million salary floor in the NHL this season.

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Sharks Trying to Trade Defenseman

The San Jose Sharks are a team to monitor over the rest of the 2025 offseason. The organization has a wealth of salary cap space and several needs to address.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Rumors / July 6

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Top Remaining Free Agents

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The San Sharks signed John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, and claimed Nick Leddy off waivers. A source said they were interested in Nic Hague before he was traded to the Nashville Predators, and they are one of the teams interested in Bowen Byram.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 5

Sharks GM discusses potentially adding top-nine winger

The San Jose Sharks and general manager Mike Grier may not be done this offseason, as the team remains interested in adding to its forward group, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

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Sharks reportedly looking to trade two defenseman

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San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 4

Sharks rumors: San Jose will trade a D-man this week after Dmitry Orlov signing

The San Jose Sharks had the worst record in the NHL last season. Even with solid seasons from young stars Macklin Celebrini, William Eklund, and Will Smith, they were in the basement of the league.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

San Jose Sharks Add Another Defenceman

On Thursday, the San Jose Sharks added Dmitry Orlov to improve their defensive core. The team is not done yet, however. They have added another defenceman, this time via the waiver wire.

Dmitry Orlov News / Field Level Media / July 3

Sharks sign D Dmitry Orlov to 2-year, $13M contract

The San Jose Sharks signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a two-year, $13 million contract on Thursday. Orlov, who turns 34 on July 23, recorded 28 points (six goals, 22 assists), a plus-16 rating and averaged exactly 20 minutes of ice time in 76 games with the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2024-25 season.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 3

Sharks take best defenseman left off free agent market

The San Jose Sharks finished the 2024-25 season with the worst record in the NHL. But there were some positives, with Macklin Celebrini getting off to an excellent season, and William Eklund earning a large extension.

Pavol Regenda News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Sharks Re-Sign Pavol Regenda To Two-Way Deal

The Sharks have re-signed winger Pavol Regenda on a two-way contract, according to a team release. San Jose acquired Regenda from the Ducks in January in a swap of minor-league forwards, sending Justin Bailey the other way.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / July 2

San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils Swap AHL Forwards

The San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils traded this afternoon, swapping a forward from the AHL level. The San Jose Sharks Sharks traded forward Thomas Bordeleau to the New Jersey Devils Devils for forward Shane Bowers.

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San Jose Sharks Adding a Little Depth in Net from Pittsburgh

The 2025 NHL Free Agent Frenzy brought plenty of goodness, and this one helps wind us down. Alex Nedeljkovic, most recently of the Pittsburgh Penguins, was traded to the San Jose Sharks.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Sharks bolster depth with pair of $4 million free agent signings

The San Jose Sharks hope to skate their way back to the top of the NHL. San Jose is working on that by making a pair of free agent signings on Tuesday.

William Eklund News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sharks sign William Eklund to three-year extension

The San Jose Sharks have signed winger William Eklund to a three-year contract extension with a $5.6 million cap hit. Eklund was entering the final year of his three-year entry-level contract that had slid for two additional years, and was set to become a restricted free agent next offseason.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Sharks Must Use Free Agency to Improve the Bottom Six

When discussing his team’s needs this offseason on Tuesday, June 24, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier kept it simple. “We need everything,” he told reporters.

Gabriel Carriere News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Sharks sign Gabriel Carriere to one-year contract extension

The San Jose Sharks announced Sunday that the club has signed goaltender Gabriel Carriere to a one-year, two-way contract extension. Through 22 appearances

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Sharks select Cole McKinney No. 53 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks have selected center Cole McKinney with the 53rd overall selection of the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Sharks Draft Joshua Ravensbergen 30th Overall

With the 30th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks have selected Joshua Ravensbergen from the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker / June 27