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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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / April 10

Checking in on Kiefer Sherwood ahead of his first game vs. Canucks since trade to San Jose

The Vancouver Canucks, more than anyone, know they’ll need to keep their heads up on Saturday night. That’s because they’ll get a look at Kiefer Sherwood in a San Jose Sharks uniform for the first time since the popular winger was dealt to the Bay Area in a January 19th trade that netted the Canucks a pair of second-round draft picks.

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Sharks’ Kiefer Sherwood & Alex Wennberg Molded by Columbus Roots

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue their pursuit of the Stanley Cup Playoffs this weekend with a pair of home games at Nationwide Arena. One of the big showdowns is on Sunday when the Boston Bruins are in town.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 8

One deadline positive: Confirmation the Canucks traded Kiefer Sherwood at the right time

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and this year’s edition did not quite live up to the hype for the Vancouver Canucks. That said, with at least some moves being made, including the dealing of Conor Garland, David Kampf, and Lukas Reichel for various draft picks, it can’t be called anything close to the Canucks’ worst deadline ever.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 5

NHL News: Tyler Myers, Kiefer Sherwood and Michael McCarron

The Tyler Myers saga is over as the Vancouver Canucks trade the defenseman to the Dallas Stars for a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round pick in 2029.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 4

NHL Rumors: Sounds like Blues-Sabres' Robert Thomas talks have cooled

Rick Dhaliwal: Have not been hearing Kiefer Sherwood‘s name in the rumor mill of late. If wouldn’t be a surprise is Sherwood and the San Jose Sharks work out an extension.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / March 4

Kiefer Sherwood signs 5-year, $28.75M extension with Sharks

The San Jose Sharks signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year contract extension valued at $28.75 million on Wednesday. The Sharks acquired Sherwood in a Jan.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / March 4

Sharks Sign Sherwood to Five-Year Extension

The San Jose Sharks have announced that they have signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year extension worth $28.75 million. This deal comes amid speculation that he could have been moved ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline.

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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Report: Sharks re-sign Kiefer Sherwood to five-year contract extension

One notable acquisition the San Jose Sharks have made is going to be sticking around the Bay Area for some time. According to multiple reports, the San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year contract extension.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 4

Sharks sign Kiefer Sherwood to five-year extension

Kiefer Sherwood has gone from a potential trade candidate to a top-nine cornerstone.

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San Jose Sharks Open To Trading Kiefer Sherwood

The San Jose Sharks “are now open” to trading winger Kiefer Sherwood before the NHL trade deadline comes on Friday, per The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 1

Oilers 2026 trade deadline target: Kiefer Sherwood

The San Jose Sharks have started to slip in the standings. Despite a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday afternoon, the Sharks are starting to slip in the standings.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Decision Imminent as Sharks Willing to Trade Kiefer Sherwood

It doesn’t sound like Kiefer Sherwood is staying in San Jose. At the very least, the Sharks are considering flipping the forward ahead of the trade deadline on March 6, which might come as surprise given that the franchise is just five points out of the playoff mix.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / February 4

Sharks activate Kiefer Sherwood from injured reserve

A newly-acquired asset is set to make his debut with his new team. The San Jose Sharks have activated forward Kiefer Sherwood from injured reserve, with the expectation that he will be in the lineup on Wednesday night when the team takes on the Colorado Avalanche.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 20

Kiefer Sherwood: How the value of the two seconds the Canucks returned compare to a first-round pick

The Kiefer Sherwood Era is over in Vancouver. He was, fittingly enough, a big hit for the Canucks. In just a season-and-a-half, Sherwood proved incredibly popular.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 20

Grading the Sharks & Canucks’ Kiefer Sherwood trade

As the Olympic break approaches, teams seem to be scrambling to get some deals done before another roster freeze. On Monday (Jan. 19) morning, the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks pulled off a trade that saw Kiefer Sherwood sent to the Sharks in exchange for two second-round picks and Cole Clayton.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / January 16

Dhaliwal: Canucks and Sherwood working together on a trade; Sharks one to watch as potential destination

According to reports on Friday, the Vancouver Canucks and Kiefer Sherwood’s camp are working together to help expedite a trade, despite his recent injury.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Rangers Made Serious Trade Offer to Canucks For Kiefer Sherwood

The New York Rangers’ interest in Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood appears to have stalled, and it may say more about Vancouver’s valuation of the player than New York’s willingness to spend.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 16

Insider Reports Rangers Made Solid Offer for Canucks’ Kiefer Sherwood

The New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks have both struggled this season. The Rangers are just two seasons out from winning the Presidents’ Trophy, and while they seemed to be poised to make a push for a championship, they haven’t found a way back to the playoffs since.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Canucks’ Kiefer Sherwood might be the trade that opens the floodgates

The winds of change are blowing for the Vancouver Canucks. With star defenseman Quinn Hughes already out the door, there’s no question that more moves are on the way as Vancouver looks to better position itself for the future.

Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 4

Canucks Reportedly Made Renewed Effort To Extend Kiefer Sherwood

The Vancouver Canucks made a new contract extension offer to pending UFA forward Kiefer Sherwood, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported last night. Friedman

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Wild reportedly have 'significant interest' in Kiefer Sherwood

The Minnesota Wild have reportedly “shown significant interest” in Vancouver Canucks veteran forward Kiefer Sherwood, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Joe Smith.

Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Sherwood Trade Update: 2 Teams Added, But Yet to Contact Canucks

The trade watch continues when it comes to Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood. Currently, the most popular name in rumors, there is no shortage of interest in the inexpensive, gritty winger who can score in bunches.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood drawing a lot of trade interest

While we’re still a few months away from the trade deadline, there might be some teams taking a swing at some depth pieces sooner rather than later. One player who is gaining some attention is Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood.

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Vancouver Canucks News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Insider Notes Canucks Could Trade Kiefer Sherwood Despite Breakout Season

Kiefer Sherwood has been one of the biggest surprises of the Vancouver Canucks’ season, but his breakout might actually push the team toward a difficult decision at the trade deadline.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 1

Canucks: The Edmonton Oilers don’t have what it takes to trade for Kiefer Sherwood

The Vancouver Canucks relatively slow start to the 2025-26 season, combined with Kiefer Sherwood’s hot start (no ‘relatively’ required there), has led to inevitable questions about the pending UFA’s future with the team.