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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.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 27

Sharks to remain in San Jose until at least 2050-51

One of California’s staple franchises has plans to stick around for a long, long time. On Tuesday, Sharks Sports & Entertainment (SSE) and the City of San Jose announced that they have reached an agreement to extend the San Jose Sharks’ lease of the SAP Center, keeping the team in town through the 2050-51 season.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 27

Sharks use Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce story to announce 25-year move

The San Jose Sharks are in the throes of a rebuild with some young stars expected to take a step forward in 2025-26. With Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and William Eklund, the home crowd should be electrified this year.

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San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / August 27

City of San Jose Approves Sharks Renovation Proposal

The San Jose Sharks are one step closer to having a new home arena to play on. Several weeks ago, the organization and the city of San Jose released a memorandum of understanding outlining their joint efforts to renovate the current Sharks arena, the SAP Center, and long-term plans to construct a state-of-the-art new stadium to replace it.

San Jose Sharks News / ESPN / August 26

San Jose approves deal to keep Sharks until 2051

The San Jose city council unanimously approved a deal Tuesday to commit $325 million to upgrade the Sharks' arena and keep the team in the city until 2051.

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.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 26

San Jose Sharks top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

Despite only one Stanley Cup Final appearance to show for it, the San Jose Sharks were one of the most dominant teams of the first two decades of the 21st century.

Jan Rutta News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

Stanley Cup champion Jan Rutta signs in Switzerland

Swiss hockey team Geneve-Servette HC has announced that they’ve signed defenseman Jan Rutta. Rutta was an unrestricted free agent after the conclusion of his three-year contract with a $2.75 million cap hit.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24

Way-too-early San Jose Sharks trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The San Jose Sharks have a lot of reasons to be hopeful for the years ahead. Mainly, the Sharks’ young stars are starting to make an impact in the NHL.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23

Two-time Stanley Cup champion leaves NHL for Switzerland

He played in 54 games for the Sharks last season, picking up just three goals and six assists in a little over 17 minutes a night

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Macklin Celebrini News / Breakaway on SI / August 23

Sharks Center Poised for 100-Point Season

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini is on the verge of superstardom. A finalist for the Calder Trophy for the NHL’s top rookie last season, Celebrini put together a fantastic first season in the league.

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.

Alexandar Georgiev News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 19

Best last-minute Alexandar Georgiev destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency

The San Jose Sharks endured yet another losing campaign in the 2024-25 NHL season, finishing at the bottom of the standings in the Western Conference while also making multiple trades along the way.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

EA Sports NHL 26 announce changes to Be a Pro mode

EA Sports has announced the changes that will be made to their Be a Pro mode for their upcoming NHL 26 game. EA Sports unveiled all the details of the overhauled Be A Pro mode on their website, and in a video with San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15

Veteran defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic comments on playing future

With training camps now around a month away, there should start to be an uptick in signings relatively soon as veterans look to find places to play for the upcoming season.

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Alex Young News / Inside The Rink / August 14

ECHL: Atlanta Locks In Alex Young to Drive Offense

The Atlanta Gladiators have re-signed forward Alex Young for the 2025–26 season, keeping a key offensive contributor who made an instant impact after joining the team late last year.

Jan Rutta News / House of Hockey / August 14

400-Game Veteran's NHL Future in Jeopardy as He Continues to Look for New Contract

Jan Rutta has been a solid depth piece in the NHL, but with no contract being given out as of yet, the former Stanley Cup Champion's future is now in doubt.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

2 Biggest Questions Facing the Sharks Heading Into the 2025-26 Season

As the San Jose Sharks prepare for the 2025-26 NHL season, much of their roster is set, but they still have some decisions to make. As always, they’ll be figuring out who fills the final few roster spots, but when it comes to the more established players, the team still offers storylines to watch.

Mitchell Russell News / Inside The Rink / August 8

ECHL: Ghost Pirates Sign Chris Lipe and Mitchell Russell

Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that they have signed defenseman Chris Lipe and forward Mitchell Russell for the 2025-2026 season. Chris Lipe is a 25-year-old defenseman from Rockford, Michigan, who has been with the Iowa Heartlanders since the 2022–2023 season.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / July 29

Top San Jose Sharks Defining Moments

Hockey, and sports in general, can be broken down into unforgettable moments. Some moments chart the course of a franchise, if not an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come, or be forgotten in the wind.

San Jose Sharks News / House of Hockey / July 27

'Open to a Change of Scenery': San Jose Sharks Defenseman Likely On His Way Out of the Team

Mario Ferraro has long been a trade candidate out of San Jose, and now The Fourth Period have revealed he is open to a move at some point in the near future.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27

Mike Grier’s drafting propelling Sharks to certain future

The San Jose Sharks have ranked dead-last in the NHL for two straight seasons. They’ve allowed the most goals-against (1,495) and scored the second-fewest goals-for (1,051) of the 2020s.

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Andrew Poturalski News / Inside The Rink / July 27

AHL: Andrew Poturalski Signs Overseas

Today, the San Jose Barracuda saw forward Andrew Poturalski sign overseas for the 2025-26 season. He will play with the Avangard Omsk of the KHL. In 59 games this season he had 73 points on 30 goals and 43 assists.