San Jose Sharks' Sunday Recap - July 13

Spencer Lazary

Jul 13, 2025

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Spencer Lazary

Jul 13, 2025

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Welcome back to another San Jose Sharks' Sunday Recap.

The NHL off-season is in full-swing, which means there isn't a ton of news. However, for the Sharks, they've been making some noise over the last week, so let's look at the week that was.

The San Jose Sharks now have an open retention spot with the Brent Burns contract off the books. Which is something general manager Mike Grier could use this season, especially at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

thehockeynews.comSharks Could Use Open Retention Spot This SeasonThe San Jose Sharks now have an open retention spot with the Brent Burns contract off the books. Which is something general manager Mike Grier could use this season, especially at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

Mike Grier spoke with the media after the San Jose Sharks acquired Ryan Reaves and Jeff Skinner earlier this week. The Sharks’ general manager has high expectations for both of the acquisitions, but also for the team as a whole this coming season.

thehockeynews.comSharks General Manager Grier Discusses New Acquisitions, Sets Expectations For Next SeasonMike Grier spoke with the media after the San Jose Sharks acquired Ryan Reaves and Jeff Skinner earlier this week. The Sharks’ general manager has high expectations for both of the acquisitions, but also for the team as a whole this coming season.

Former San Jose Sharks forward Nikolai Kovalenko's time in the NHL appears to be over for the time being. The 25-year-old winger has reportedly signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League.

thehockeynews.comReport: Former Sharks Forward Signs With CSKA In The KHLFormer San Jose Sharks forward Nikolai Kovalenko's time in the NHL appears to be over for the time being. The 25-year-old winger has reportedly signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League.

The San Jose Sharks acquired Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Henry Thrun. While the move was a bit perplexing to both fan bases at first, especially for Sharks fans, it helped clear an obvious logjam and added some needed toughness to the forward group.

thehockeynews.comSharks' Ryan Reaves Excited For New Opportunity In San Jose The San Jose Sharks acquired Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Henry Thrun. While the move was a bit perplexing to both fan bases at first, especially for Sharks fans, it helped clear an obvious logjam and added some needed toughness to the forward group.

The San Jose Sharks have signed veteran forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract.

thehockeynews.comBREAKING: Sharks Sign Veteran Forward Jeff SkinnerThe San Jose Sharks have signed veteran forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract.

The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.

thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: NHL Franchise Legends - Evgeni Nabokov The Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.

The San Jose Sharks have acquired Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun.

thehockeynews.comBREAKING: Sharks Acquire Reaves From Maple LeafsThe San Jose Sharks have acquired Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun.

The San Jose Sharks have announced they’ve signed former New York Islanders goalie Jakub Skarek to a one-year deal worth $775,000.

thehockeynews.comSharks Sign Former Islanders Goalie To One-Year ContractThe San Jose Sharks have announced they’ve signed former New York Islanders goalie Jakub Skarek to a one-year deal worth $775,000.

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thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: William Eklund vs. Dylan GuentherThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.

The San Jose Sharks are reportedly still looking to add to their team. When general manager Mike Grier met with the media, he said, “We could probably use a top-nine winger, if something like that comes available.”

thehockeynews.comSharks Reportedly Interested In Adding Top-Nine WingerThe San Jose Sharks are reportedly still looking to add to their team. When general manager Mike Grier met with the media, he said, “We could probably use a top-nine winger, if something like that comes available.”

With the San Jose Sharks' recent moves bringing in Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, and Nick Leddy, it has opened the door for the organization to make some of their defensemen available on the open market. That’s a lot of NHL contracts on the back end, and something probably has to give.

thehockeynews.comNHL Rumors: Sharks Reportedly Making Defensemen AvailableWith the San Jose Sharks' recent moves bringing in Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, and Nick Leddy, it has opened the door for the organization to make some of their defensemen available on the open market. That’s a lot of NHL contracts on the back end, and something probably has to give.

Former San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns recently signed with the Colorado Avalanche. Not only does this give him a chance to finally hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time in his career, it also gives him the chance to keep playing and potentially break the NHL Ironman streak.

thehockeynews.comFormer Sharks Defenseman’s Chance To Break Ironman Streak Still AliveFormer San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns recently signed with the Colorado Avalanche. Not only does this give him a chance to finally hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time in his career, it also gives him the chance to keep playing and potentially break the NHL Ironman streak.

Former San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson's name is circulating around the trade block as we go further into the off-season.

thehockeynews.comFormer Sharks Defensemen Could Be On The Move This SummerFormer San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson's name is circulating around the trade block as we go further into the off-season.

thehockeynews.comFrom The Archive: Best By Franchise — San Jose SharksThe Hockey News has released its archive to all THN subscribers: 76 years of history, stories, and features.