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.
Sharks Could Use Open Retention Spot This Season
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.
Sharks General Manager Grier Discusses New Acquisitions, Sets Expectations For Next Season
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.
Report: Former Sharks Forward Signs With CSKA In The KHL
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.
Sharks' Ryan Reaves Excited For New Opportunity In San Jose
The San Jose Sharks acquired Ryan Reaves from the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> in exchange for Henry Thrun. While the move was a bit perplexing to <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/why-the-maple-leafs-traded-ryan-reaves-to-the-sharks-for-defenseman-henry-thrun">both fan bases </a>at first, especially for Sharks fans, it helped clear an obvious logjam and added some needed toughness to the forward group.
BREAKING: Sharks Sign Veteran Forward Jeff Skinner
The San Jose Sharks have signed veteran forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract.
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BREAKING: Sharks Acquire Reaves From Maple Leafs
The San Jose Sharks have acquired Ryan Reaves from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun.
Sharks Sign Former Islanders Goalie To One-Year Contract
The 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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Sharks Reportedly Interested In Adding Top-Nine Winger
The San Jose Sharks are reportedly still looking to add to their team. When general manager Mike Grier met with the media, <a href="https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-mike-grier-roslovic-olofsson-free-agency/" target="_blank">he said</a>, “We could probably use a top-nine winger, if something like that comes available.”
NHL Rumors: Sharks Reportedly Making Defensemen 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.
Former Sharks Defenseman’s Chance To Break Ironman Streak Still Alive
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.
Former Sharks Defensemen Could Be On The Move This Summer
Former San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson's name is circulating around the trade block as we go further into the off-season.
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