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Sharks sign prospect Mattias Havelid to entry-level contract

On Friday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced the team has signed defenseman Mattias Hävelid to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will begin with the 2025-26 season.

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Sharks sign Mattias Havelid to entry-level deal

The Sharks announced they’ve signed defense prospect Mattias Havelid to his entry-level deal. It’s a three-year pact beginning next season, keeping the 21-year-old under contract through 2027-28.

William Eklund News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

‘I got scared’: Sharks’ William Eklund reacts to wrist injury with Swedish national team

This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Expectations were high for San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund ahead of the 2025 IIHF World Championship on home ice in Stockholm.

William Eklund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Sharks’ William Eklund undergoes surgery, will miss World Championship

Team Sweden had a scary start to their pre-tournament friendlies ahead of the World Championship, when top forward William Eklund has his wrist cut by a skate blade.

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William Eklund News / House of Hockey / May 3

Sharks Star William Eklund's Fate Confirmed After Taking Skate Blade to the Wrist

William Eklund suffered a brutal injury playing for Team Sweden, but the update he gave on social media was certainly a very positive one. At 22-years

William Eklund News / Daily Faceoff / May 3

Sharks’ William Eklund hospitalized in pre-World Championship game

San Jose Sharks winger William Eklund had a worrying Saturday while representing Team Sweden at the exhibition Czech Hockey Games tournament. During a

William Eklund News / Blade of Steel / May 3

Sharks' William Eklund Suffers Scary Skate Incident Ahead of World Championships

San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund suffered a scary skate incident in a friendly game between Czechia and Sweden on Saturday afternoon. This year's IIHF World Championship, set to take place in Sweden and Denmark from May 9 to 25, will be an interesting edition to follow.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 1

Macklin Celebrini, MacKenzie Weegar among Canada’s initial 15-man roster for 2025 World Championship

A good group of young and experienced talent is set to don the maple leaf. On Thursday, Hockey Canada announced the first 15 players who will represent their country at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 28

What Does Alexandar Georgiev’s Future Look Like?

Pending UFA goaltender Alexandar Georgiev picked a bad time to post career lows last season. After a December trade, Georgiev spent the end of last season with the San Jose Sharks and concluded a three-year, $10.2MM contract he’d signed with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022.

Zack Ostapchuk News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Sharks Need to Be Patient With Zack Ostapchuk

The San Jose Sharks spent most of the 2024-25 season relying heavily on young players to make an impact. Several played an important role, but not all of them have found their place on the team yet — perhaps most notably center Zack Ostapchuk.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Sharks News & Rumors: Askarov, Warsofsky, Kovalenko, Georgiev, Eklund

The San Jose Sharks have the best odds to earn the first overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and after a tough 2024-25 campaign, it seems as though they are finally looking to turn their rebuilding ways into the start of being contenders again.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. First up is a look at San Jose.

Leo Sahlin Wallenius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

Sharks sign promising prospect to three-year, entry-level deal

The Sharks signed one of their promising prospects on Friday.

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Leo Sahlin Wallenius News / Daily Faceoff / April 19

Sharks sign Leo Sahlin Wallenius to entry-level contract

The San Jose Sharks have announced that the club has signed defenseman Leo Sahlin Wallenius to a three-year, entry-level contract. Sahlin Wallenius was originally chosen 53rd overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL Draft.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Sharks Open to Trading 1st Overall Selection if They Win Draft Lottery

The San Jose Sharks struggled in the 2024-25 season, winning just 20 games and giving themselves the best odds to win the draft lottery for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

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Mike Grier News / Blade of Steel / April 18

Sharks General Manager Mike Grier Shockingly Makes First Overall Pick Available for Trade

The San Jose Sharks are entering the next era for their franchise. After former captain Logan Couture announced his retirement this week, 1300-game NHL veteran defenseman Marc-Eduard Vlasic is the last remaining member of the old core.

San Jose Sharks News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Sharks Circle For Revenge As Old Glory Eyes Series Sweep

Redemption is on the line as the Miami Sharks prepare to face Old Glory DC in an exciting Eastern Conference matchup. This game will take place at the Maryland SoccerPlex on Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / April 17

NHL Trade Talk Roundup: Playoff Schedule, Sharks Dump Goalie

In today’s NHL Trade Talk roundup, the first round of the playoffs is set, and the schedule has been released. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks have informed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev that he will not be re-signed and will have to find another team in free agency.

San Jose Sharks News / House of Hockey / April 17

San Jose Sharks Confirm They Will Cut Ties With Controversial Goaltender

The San Jose Sharks will not be bringing back their controversial goaltender, Alexandar Georgiev, next season, the team has just recently announced. San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier is not wasting any time building his roster for next season.

Logan Couture News / Breakaway on SI / April 15

Sharks Captain Reveals Reason for Early Retirement

It was recently reported that San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture was set to announce his retirement from professional hockey. After 15 seasons with the Sharks, Couture officially confirmed his retirement, stating injuries have made him physically unable to continue his career.

Logan Couture News / Field Level Media / April 14

Reports: Sharks C Logan Couture to end playing career due to injury

San Jose Sharks captain Logan Couture will announce Tuesday that he cannot continue his NHL career after battling an often painful injury for almost two years, according to multiple reports Monday.

Tyler Toffoli News / House of Hockey / April 14

San Jose Sharks Star Tyler Toffoli Calls Himself Out for 'Stupid' Mistakes

The Sharks and Tyler Toffoli took on the Flames last night, and one errant play during the game had the San Jose player call himself out to the media. The Calgary Flames kept their playoff hopes alive as they defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday at Scotiabank Saddledome.

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