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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.

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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.

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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.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

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.

Alex Nedeljkovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sharks strengthen goaltending in trade with Penguins

In a clever move by the Sharks, the team has strengthened their goaltending while providing an avenue to playing time for youngster Yaroslav Askarov.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Sharks sign veteran defenseman, two others

This pair of moves most notably features a pay-raise for Klingberg after he played through last season on a one-year, $1.76M deal with the Edmonton Oilers.

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William Eklund News / Field Level Media / July 1

Sharks sign William Eklund to 3-year, $16.8M extension

The San Jose Sharks signed forward William Eklund to a three-year, $16.8 million contract extension on Tuesday. The team also re-signed forward Colin White to a one-year, two-way deal.

William Eklund News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Sharks Sign William Eklund to 3-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks announced that they have signed forward William Eklund to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.6 million.

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 / Wrestling on SI / June 27

Watch Bayley Announce First Round Pick For San Jose Sharks During The 2025 NHL Draft

While much of the WWE roster is over in Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions this weekend, Bayley is back in her home state of California. The former WWE Women's Champion had the honor of taking part in the 2025 NHL Draft Friday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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