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Michael Kesselring signs $13.5 million deal with Sharks after Sabres trade

The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract carrying a $4.5 million average annual value through the 2028-29 season, according to PuckPedia.

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Sharks sign Michael Kesselring to three-year contract extension

The San Jose Sharks have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with pending restricted free agent defenseman Michael Kesselring, PuckPedia reported Sunday afternoon.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Sharks To Sign Michael Kesselring To Three-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks have put the finishing touches on their second multi-year extension of the weekend. According to PuckPedia, and later confirmed by Curtis Pashelka of the Mercury News, the Sharks have signed newly-acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5MM ($4.5MM AAV) contract through the 2028-29 season.

San Jose Sharks News / ESPN / June 27

NHL draft grades: From best (Sharks) to worst (Lig...

Which teams added the most value this weekend? Who whiffed badly? We grade all 32 here.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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San Jose Sharks News / ESPN / June 27

Sharks select 7-1 Karmanov, tallest ever in draft

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Sharks drafted Alexander Karmanov, becoming tallest player ever selected

The San Jose Sharks have have made history with their 201st overall selection of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, as they selected defenseman Alexander Karmanov with the pick, making him the tallest prospect ever drafted in NHL history.

Zack Ostapchuk News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

Sharks sign Zack Ostapchuk to four-year extension

A young center is staying in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future. On Saturday, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that the team has signed forward Zack Ostapchuk to a four-year contract extension.

Zack Ostapchuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Sharks To Sign Zack Ostapchuk To Four-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks are working on a multi-year deal for forward Zack Ostapchuk per Max Miller of Sharks Hockey Digest. Ostapchuk was set to become a restricted free agent on July 1st.

Teddy Mutryn News / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Kraken Draft Casey Mutryn 38th Overall

With the 38th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Seattle Kraken have selected Casey Mutryn from the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) of the USHL.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sharks Draft Ryan Lin 21st Overall

With the 21st pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks have selected Ryan Lin from the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Ryan Lin is an electric two-way defenseman who has been pretty polarizing in this draft cycle.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Sharks have cake and eat it too by drafting Keaton Verhoeff at No. 9

Once again, the San Jose Sharks landed a top-3 selection in the NHL Draft after having already taken star Macklin Celebrini with the first overall selection in the 2024 NHL Draft, and Michael Misa with the second overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sharks Draft Keaton Verhoeff 9th Overall

With the ninth pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks have selected Keaton Verhoeff from the North Dakota Fighting Hawks of the NCAA. Early in the 2025-26 season, the first-overall conversation was more of a two-man race.

San Jose Sharks News / Ball Exclusives / June 26

Sharks Select Ivar Stenberg second overall

The San Jose Sharks have selected Frölunda winger Ivar Stenberg second overall. Stenberg is one of the best Swedish prospects of the century, recording the second-best draft-year points-per-game of any Swedish Hockey League player.

San Jose Sharks News / EasySportz / June 26

San Jose Sharks Make Epic Move at No. 2 in NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks may have landed the steal of the 2026 NHL Draft. With the No. 2 overall pick Friday night, San Jose selected Swedish winger Ivar Stenberg, wasting little time adding one of the draft’s most complete prospects to a rapidly improving young core.

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Joel Ward News / Inside The Rink / June 25

AHL: Henderson Silver Knights Name Joel Ward Head Coach

This afternoon, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced that former NHL forward Joel Ward will take over as Head Coach of their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Sharks Sign Ethan Cardwell To One-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks are getting some housecleaning done before they prepare for tomorrow’s draft. According to a team announcement, the Sharks have signed forward Ethan Cardwell to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2026-27 season.

San Jose Sharks News / Draft Nation / June 25

2026 NHL Draft Needs: San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks remain one of the NHL's youngest teams, but there is finally a sense of optimism surrounding the franchise. After several difficult seasons near the bottom of the standings, General Manager Mike Grier has assembled one of the league's strongest prospect pools.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

Making sense of the NHL trade landscape after a seismic Tuesday

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

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San Jose Sharks News / The Lead / June 24

The San Jose Sharks Should Trade the No. 2 Pick in NHL Draft

Entering with the ninth-best odds to land the top pick, the San Jose Sharks shocked the hockey world last month when they landed the second overall selection in the NHL Draft Lottery. Even before the lottery, the Sharks owned what scouts widely considered the league’s best prospect pool.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Sharks Receiving 'Legitimate Offers' In Competitive Trade Talks Involving Second Overall Pick

The San Jose Sharks are in a position where the second overall pick in the NHL Draft will help them if they use it, but it could also be used in trade talks for a player that might help them much sooner.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

Grading trades: Have Senators found Brady Tkachuk replacement?

Have the Senators found their replacement for Brady Tkachuk in William Eklund?

Trades are abundant this NHL offseason.

Senators find Brady Tkachuk replacement in trade with Sharks

Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram in another blockbuster NHL trade

Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec in blockbuster trade

Making sense of the Oilers' decision to hire Mike Babcock

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

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William Eklund News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Ottawa Trades No. 9 Overall Pick to Sharks for William Eklund

The San Jose Sharks and Ottawa Senators are making a trade on Tuesday. The Sharks get the 9th overall pick, meaning they now have two picks in the top nine of the NHL Draft.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / June 22

Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price headline Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price and Keith Tkachuk headlined the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 unveiled on Monday. Bergeron, Price, Tkachuk, Pekka Rinne and Cindy Curley were elected as players while longtime executive Brian Burke will be inducted as a builder.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Price, Bergeron, Tkachuk Among Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Hockey Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2026 on Monday, and it’s a group that is headlined by one of the most complete players in NHL history and a goaltender whose peak was as good as anyone’s.

San Jose Sharks News / Ball Exclusives / June 18

Should the Sharks prioritize defense at No. 2 overall?

The San Jose Sharks have a dilemma. A fortunate dilemma, but a dilemma nonetheless. Jumping from nine to two in the lottery puts the Sharks in a position they likely didn’t expect to find themselves in after missing the playoffs by only four points.