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Last night the San Jose Sharks closed out the preseason with a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. With heavy-hitting, full NHL lineups, a clearer

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / June 29

Reports: Sharks sign Michael Kesselring to three-year, $13.5 million contract

The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million deal Monday that prevented him from a becoming a restricted free agent and has an average annual value of $4.5 million, according to NHL.com.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

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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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

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.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

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.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 19

How does the Sharks and Sabres trade affect the Canucks at the 2026 NHL Draft?

On Wednesday afternoon, the San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres struck a deal that could affect what the Vancouver Canucks do at the 2026 NHL Draft. The

Buffalo Sabres News / Two in the Box / June 18

Sabres Slide to 20th Overall After Kesselring Swap

File Michael Kesselring alongside Colin Miller, Connor Clifton and Marco Scandella in the collection of forgotten Sabres defensemen. Like the others, Kesselring arrived with the hopes he would solidify Buffalo’s top four as a complimentary piece to the team’s existing defensive foundation.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Bruins trade Boston College prospect to Sharks for draft picks

There is another trade to announce in the NHL involving the San Jose Sharks, who already acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 18

Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring, swap 1st-round picks with Sabres

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the No.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Next Sabres defenseman who could be traded after Michael Kesselring

The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, but may not be done. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that multiple teams are calling the Sabres about a Bowen Byram trade.

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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.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / June 17

Former Oilers prospect Michael Kesselring traded to Sharks

The 2026 off-season has officially kicked off. Following the Carolina Hurricanes hoisting the Stanley Cup on Sunday, there have been a handful of trades as the NHL draft and free agency inch closer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Sharks Acquire Kesselring and 27th Pick From Sabres For 20th Pick

The San Jose Sharks have acquired right-handed defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall draft pick from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the 20th overall draft pick in this year’s draft.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

Sharks Acquire Defenseman Michael Kesselring, Trade Down in 2026 NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 pick in next week’s draft from Buffalo for the No. 20 pick. The Sabres and Sharks made the trade on Wednesday, which would see the Sharks move down in the draft, but they still hold onto their No.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 17

Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks, swap first-round picks

The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks in a deal involving multiple draft picks, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Sabres pull off trade to move up in 2026 NHL Draft after magical season

According to a team press release, the Buffalo Sabres have moved up in the draft.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Michael Kesselring

It was a tough and overall disappointing season for Michael Kesselring, as expectations were high coming into the start of the season. He was supposed

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

Sabres Need To Get More Use Out of Michael Kesselring

The Buffalo Sabres make of the bigger trades this past offseason when they traded forward JJ Peterka for Josh Doan and defender Michael Kesselring. Doan has been a rock solid mainstay in their forward group all season long, but Kesselring has yet to find his footing.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Sabres’ Michael Kesselring sustains lower-body injury

The Buffalo Sabres could lose a recent acquisition to another injury. Defenseman Michael Kesselring was seen in a walking boot after Saturday night’s win over the Detroit Red Wings.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Sabres’ Michael Kesselring to make season debut against Blue Jackets

A team that’s one of the league’s hottest at home this season is getting some reinforcements. When speaking to the media, Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff stated that defenseman Michael Kesselring is “good to go” and is expected to make his debut with his new team on Tuesday night, when the Sabres play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 8, 2025

Utah Mammoth’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Michael Kesselring

The inaugural season for the Utah Hockey Club (now the Utah Mammoth) is officially over. The team finished with a 38-31-13 record while their American Hockey League affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, finished with a 34-32-4-2 record, which was good enough for the seventh playoff spot in the Pacific Division.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2025

Trade grades: Mammoth win for Utah in acquiring JJ Peterka

Utah acquired budding star JJ Peterka from Buffalo Wednesday night in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / March 18, 2025

Michael Kesselring’s lingering presence in Edmonton

It’s amazing the impact Michael Kesselring has had on the Edmonton Oilers especially when you consider he never played a game for them. There now exists a lingering fear that management has traded away the next Kesselring whenever a prospect is moved in a deal.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / February 11, 2025

Why Michael Kesselring from Utah HC makes sense as a trade target for the Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ need to shore up their backend continues to increase with each passing day. The team may be within striking range of overtaking the Florida Panthers for the Atlantic Division crown, but its spot in the top three is on shaky ground.