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Macklin Celebrini drops truth bomb after taking team-friendly deal with Sharks

A few weeks ago, the San Jose Sharks extended Maclin Celebrini, giving him a contract worth $94 million and $18.5 million AAV, starting in 2027. Now, Celebrini has dropped a truth bomb about taking the team-friendly deal, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.

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Rising Stars: Leo Sahlin-Wallenius

With defense being a major point of focus heading into the next season, many Sharks fans have been looking towards the young defensive talent already within

Igor Chernyshov News / Blades of Teal / August 26

Rising stars: Igor Chernyshov

If there is one thing the San Jose Sharks have done well over the past few years, it has been building an exceptional group of young talent. All eyes

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

Ranking the Western Conference's biggest winners this summer

In the final instalment of this summer mini-series, we finish off with the biggest off-season winners from the Western Conference. Who made the cut? Let’s jump right into it.

Ranking the Eastern Conference's biggest winners this summer

San Jose Sharks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 25

How Collin Graf Became a Core Piece in the Sharks’ Rebuild

When San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier traded William Eklund and Shakir Mukhamadullin and let Mario Ferraro walk in free agency, 23-year-old two-way forward Collin Graf somehow became the longest-tenured member of the team.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Macklin Celebrini News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24

Sharks Set for Big Announcement Involving Macklin Celebrini

The San Jose Sharks appear ready to hand their captaincy to one of the league’s brightest young stars. According to multiple reports, including San Jose Hockey Now and insider Sheng Peng, the decision is “all but certain,” with an official announcement expected before the regular season begins.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 25

Report: Sharks 'all but certain' to name Macklin Celebrini captain

The San Jose Sharks have a true one-of-one franchise player and leader in superstar center Macklin Celebrini, but at least for right now, they do not have a captain.

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Macklin Celebrini News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Why the Sharks’ Captaincy Is Macklin Celebrini’s to Lose

The San Jose Sharks have played without a captain for more than two years. The “C” has been sitting in a drawer since Logan Couture’s final game in March 2024, symbolizing a franchise in transition that had no obvious leader ready to wear it.

Yaroslav Korostelyov News / Daily Faceoff / August 23

Yaroslav Korostelyov terminates KHL contract, will join Sharks organization

Goaltender Yaroslav Korostelyov has terminated his contract with the KHL’s SKA St. Petersburg and will come to North America next season to join the San Jose Sharks, according to Hockey News Hub’s Jeremy Garrett and SJ Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

Yaroslav Korostelyov To Join Sharks Organization

A recent San Jose Sharks draft pick will join the organization much sooner than expected. First reported by Jeremy Garrett of Hockey News Hub and later confirmed by Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, netminder Yaroslav Korostelyov has terminated his contract with SKA St.

Alex Young News / Inside The Rink / August 20

ECHL: Alex Young Headed to Rapid City Following Career Year With Atlanta

For Atlanta Gladiators fans, Thursday’s news may be one of the more surprising moves of the offseason. After leading Atlanta in both goals and points during the 2025-26 season, Alex Young is headed to the Rapid City Rush.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Kiefer Sherwood Could Be the Perfect Complement to the Sharks’ Game

Every contender needs more than skill. The San Jose Sharks learned that the hard way last season, when a roster brimming with young offensive talent finished four points short of the playoffs, undone by a defense that was too easy to play through and a group that was too often bullied.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 19

Sharks Extend Affiliation With ECHL Wichita

The San Jose Sharks will have some renewed continuity with their ECHL affiliation for the 2026-27 season. According to a team announcement, the Sharks have signed a one-year affiliate extension with the Wichita Thunder.

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Cole Moberg News / Inside The Rink / August 18

ECHL: Cole Moberg Returns to Florida

Cole Moberg’s connection to the Florida Everblades continues. Florida announced Monday that the 25-year-old defenseman has agreed to terms for the 2026-27 season, bringing back one of the most experienced postseason players on its blue line.

Jeff Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / August 15

Jeff Skinner Chose Switzerland Over the NHL. What His New Life Could Be

Jeff Skinner’s NHL chapter looks like it’s officially closed. The 34-year-old, a former 40-goal scorer and 1,110-game veteran, just signed a one-year deal with EHC Biel-Bienne in Switzerland’s National League that runs through April 2027.

Jeff Skinner News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 14

Jeff Skinner Signs With EHC Biel-Bienne In Switzerland

Jeff Skinner has signed with Swiss Club EHCB through the 2026-27 season, according to a team announcement. The 16-year NHL veteran was most recently with the San Jose Sharks after they mutually terminated his contract, a one-year, $3MM contract where he played 32 games, scoring six goals for 13 points in 2025-26.

San Jose Sharks News / Ball Exclusives / August 12

Sharks believe young core is ready to take the next step

After seven years of sinking toward the bottom of the league standings, competitive hockey is back in San Jose. Thanks to their blossoming core of young talent, the Sharks were the league’s most improved team last season — jumping up 34 points and nearly doubling their win total from 2024-25.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Claude Lemieux allegedly relapsed into sex addiction before his death

NHL legend Claude Lemieux relapsed into sex addiction prior to his suicide, according to statements his son gave to police officers following his death.