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A few young faces will be donning the red, white and blue overseas next week. On Wednesday, USA Hockey announced a few additions to its roster for the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20

Offseason Checklist: San Jose Sharks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. First up is a look at San Jose.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Fantasy Hockey Playoff Strength of Schedule (Week 23 to 25) & Streaming Options

Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple Stanley Cup Playoff hat tricks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / March 21

Sharks Rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith Bond On and Off Ice

A rebuilding team like the San Jose Sharks will rely heavily on young players to contribute immediately and lay a foundation for the future. For the Sharks, rookies Will Smith and Macklin Celebrini are the main players who fit that category.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

San Jose Sharks Young Rookies Dominate In Recent Games

The San Jose Sharks have a long list of rookies on their roster this season. The future in San Jose is bright, based on the young rookies they have playing.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14

Sharks end skid on home ice by defeating Blackhawks

Collin Graf scored two goals and Will Smith had a goal and an assist in the San Jose Sharks' 4-2 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday. The Sharks ended a three-game losing streak overall, and a five-game skid on home ice.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / March 3

Landlord Review: Celebrini on Thornton’s Positivity, Smith Keeps Asking Marleau Questions

It’s been a tough season for Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, but they’ve found joy in living with two San Jose Sharks legends. Six months into their new living situations, how does the teen rookie duo feel about their “landlords” Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau?

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 18

Beanpot Bet Revealed: Celebrini About To Get Even With Smith

Macklin Celebrini is about to get even with Will Smith. In January, because Celebrini’s Boston University lost a weekend series to Smith’s Boston College, Celebrini was forced to wear Smith’s BC jersey to a San Jose Sharks game.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / February 9

San Jose Sharks Focus on Opportunities for Growth Among Their Rookies

The San Jose Sharks have prime opportunities to grow their rookie’s skill and depth as well as better the team in the end. Even though the team will miss out on playoffs for the sixth year in a row, they can use this time to focus more on skill development.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / January 21

Sharks Locker Room: Will Smith Has Statement Game

BOSTON — Will Smith had a statement game. If you’re one of the many who thought he should be in the AHL — one of those who believed he wasn’t getting better in the NHL?

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / January 19

Sharks Locker Room: Smith Still Smith?

ELMONT, N.Y. — Mid-season heat check: Will Smith is still Will Smith. He’s still making plays that only Will Smith can make, a good sign halfway through a decidedly up-and-down campaign for the 19-year-old rookie.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / January 14

Will Smith’s First Sharks Season Entering Crucial Stage

The San Jose Sharks are relying heavily on young players this season, and none of them have experienced more ups and downs than rookie forward Will Smith.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 14

Sharks activate top young forward off IR but lose winger Klim Kostin

The San Jose Sharks have placed winger Klim Kostin on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.

Sharks’ Klim Kostin exits game vs St. Louis Blues

Macklin Celebrini logs three points as Sharks nip Blues

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10

Sharks place Will Smith on IR, activate Barclay Goodrow

The Sharks placed rookie forward Will Smith on injured reserve Tuesday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News. His roster spot goes to veteran Barclay Goodrow, who’s coming off IR and will play in Tuesday's game against the Hurricanes after missing five games with an upper-body injury.

Avalanche, Sharks swap starting goaltenders in trade

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

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The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / November 16

'The lifestyle is so different': Sharks rookies Celebrini and Smith on learning how to be NHLers

Both hyped San Jose Sharks rookies mentioned one theme that has been a big change for them: freedom.

Sharks may loan top rookie to Team USA for World Junior Championships

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Sharks may loan top rookie to Team USA for World Juniors

Sharks may loan top rookie to Team USA for World Junior Championships

The United States could be getting a major boost in its quest to repeat as gold medalists for the first time in the World Juniors history.

Rangers look to rebound against visiting Sharks

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 1

Sharks Locker Room: Confidence, Development & Will Smith

Will Smith is a very confident person. You can tell that, from the second that you meet him. So maybe that’s one of the reasons why the San Jose Sharks had the confidence themselves to start and develop him in the NHL, despite his obvious struggles, albeit through just eight games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Will Smith scores twice as Sharks rally past Blackhawks

Will Smith scored his first NHL goal and added a second tally to pace the host San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / October 21

Will Smith on Board With Sharks’ Development Plan, Understands Why He’s Sitting Out Sometimes

Will Smith is on board with the San Jose Sharks’ development plan for him. It was a bit of a surprise to local media at first when Smith was scratched for Friday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, the second half of back-to-back games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Biggest question facing each NHL Western Conference team

NHL prospects begin reporting this week and training camps open later this month. So, what questions linger now about each team ahead of the regular season, which begins Oct. 8?

More comfortable in his skin, Blackhawks' Connor Bedard ready to soar

How Leon Draisaitl's new deal affects Connor McDavid's future with Oilers

Touted Devils prospect to miss six to eight weeks with shoulder injury

Islanders sign veteran goalie to PTO

When should we expect Alex Ovechkin to score goal No. 895?

Top five NHL 2024-25 bounce-back candidates who had sophomore slumps

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 3

NHL futures: 2025 Calder Trophy odds and our favorite bets

The NHL Draft is behind us, and we should probably take a few minutes together to look through the odds for this year's Calder Trophy (rookie of the year).

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

The 'Conference champion San Jose Sharks' quiz

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / May 28, 2024