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Sharks’ 2025-26 Has to Be a Prove-It Season

If the last two seasons have been focused on a complete teardown for the San Jose Sharks, this season will be about starting to turn that teardown into results.

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Canadiens actually trade away Carey Price's contract — and get a player in return

The Montreal Canadiens have traded Carey Price’s contract.

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Aaron Dell News / Total Apex Sports / September 4

Former San Jose Sharks Goaltender Retires

Aaron Dell hung up the pads for good today, announcing his retirement from professional hockey after 13 seasons of grinding through the ranks. At 36, the former San Jose Sharks netminder called it quits, and honestly?

Marc-Edouard Vlasic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4

Assessing options for Marc-Edouard Vlasic

There was a time, a decade ago, when former San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Édouard Vlasic was considered the most reliable and underpaid player in the NHL.

San Jose Sharks News / Inside The Rink / September 3

ECHL: Wichita Thunder and San Jose Sharks Extend Affiliation

The Wichita Thunder and San Jose Sharks have signed a one-year extension to their current affiliation agreement. This deal will carry them through the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini Is Poised for Stardom, Just Ask Sidney Crosby

It’s not easy making the transition to the NHL as a teenager. No one understands the experience of being thrust into the spotlight at a tender age better than Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 1

Sharks Favorite to Land Carey Price in Unique Contract Trade

The Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks may be exploring a trade that could have ripple effects on both teams’ rosters and salary-cap flexibility. After speculation surfaced that a Carey Price trade could be imminent, it’s the Sharks that are pulling away as the early favorites to land the injured goaltender.

Klim Kostin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Best last-minute Klim Kostin destinations in 2025 NHL Free Agency

Time is getting short for NHL free agents to find a home for the 2025-26 season. While most of the top free agents have found a place, some players who struggled last season are still mulling their options.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / August 28

Sharks Swimming in Deep Prospect Pool

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Jan Rutta 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

Connor Bedard, Blackhawks don't feel urgency for early extension

Filip Gustavsson discusses possible contract extension with Wild

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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.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic News / House of Hockey / August 15

Marc-Édouard Vlasic Calls Out Sharks Organization for Disrespectful Buyout Process

Marc-Edouard Vlasic was a San Jose Shark for his entire career, but now he's called out the organization for the disrespect he felt while being bought out.

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.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: San Jose Sharks’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

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 / Yardbarker / June 27