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The Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Ryan Reaves to San Jose Sharks for Henry Thrun

The Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks agreed to a trade late tonight that would send forward Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks in return are sending defenseman Henry Thrun to the Maple Leafs.

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Maple Leafs Acquire Henry Thrun From Sharks For Ryan Reaves

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks for forward Ryan Reaves. In a late-night trade with the Sharks, the Maple Leafs were able to clear his entire $1.35 million cap hit off their salary cap while also adding a young, depth defenseman in the process.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Sharks acquire Ryan Reaves from Maple Leafs for Henry Thrun

The San Jose Sharks have acquired winger Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun. Reaves is entering the final year of a three-year contract with a $1.35 million cap hit.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 10

Maple Leafs acquire young defenseman from Sharks

The Sharks were in a position to thin out their defensive core after adding Dmitry Orlov and Nick Leddy last week

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Jakub Skarek News / Inside The Rink / July 10

AHL: Long Tenured Bridgeport Goalie Signs With San Jose

The San Jose Sharks today signed goalie Jakub Skarek to a one-year, two-way NHL contract. Skarek originally signed overseas with HIFK of Liiga back in May and returns to North American hockey.

Jakub Skarek News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

Sharks sign Jakub Skarek to one-year contract

On Thursday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has signed goaltender Jakub Skarek to a one-year contract. The deal carries a cap hit of $775,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Dmitry Orlov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Dmitry Orlov breaks silence after signing with Sharks in free agency

The San Jose Sharks picked up an intriguing free agent last week as Dmitry Orlov to is coming over from the Carolina Hurricanes. Orlov has been in the NHL for a long time as he started his career in 2011 with the Washington Capitals.

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Sharks’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The San Jose Sharks had the worst record in the NHL last season. That earned them the second overall pick, which brought Michael Misa to town after a dominant junior career.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Grading Sharks’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The 2025 NHL Draft is in the books, and there was a flurry of activity surrounding the big event. The San Jose Sharks have been rebuilding for several years, and they look like they are finally turning the corner after the 2025 NHL Draft.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / July 9

Sharks Still Need to Solve Their Right-Shot Defenseman Problem

Now that the initial frenzy of NHL free agency has ended, teams are taking the next step of looking at their rosters and finding supplemental moves to make.

Timothy Liljegren News / Trade Talk Sports / July 8

Former Maple Leafs D-Man Timothy Liljegren on the Trade Block

It didn’t take long for Timothy Liljegren’s fresh start in San Jose to lose acceleration. Less than a year after being traded by the Maple Leafs, Liljegren is reportedly back on the block.

Dmitry Orlov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

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.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / July 7

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 / NHL Rumors / July 9

San Jose Sharks have some defenseman available, looking for scoring help

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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.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Sharks reportedly looking to trade two defenseman

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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.

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.

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.

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