Did you miss anything from the past week at The Hockey News - San Jose? If you did, we have you covered with the Sunday Recap. Click on each card below to read the stories from the past week. News: Sharks AGM Linked to Red Wings GM Search [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1e0b234b-8e80-48e9-a050-81df95fcb0f8.jpeg] Sharks AGM Linked to Red Wings GM Search Less than two months after Jeff Kealty joined the San Jose Sharks front office, he's already being linked to a move to another organization. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/sharks-agm-linked-to-red-wings-gm-search] Less than two months after Jeff Kealty joined the San Jose Sharks front office, he's already being linked to a move to another organization. In the most recent episode [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surprise/id1332150124?i=1000785710946] of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, insider Elliotte Friedman named Kealty as one of the names to keep an eye on during the Detroit Red Wings' ongoing search for a general manager. Sharks' Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith Visit the San Francisco Giants [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/488a0e4c-f9f9-4b24-872f-003476680024.jpeg] Sharks' Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith Visit the San Francisco Giants On Friday, the San Francisco Giants had a couple of guests before they played the Arizona Diamondbacks. San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith made a special visit to Oracle Park and participated in batting practice in a Bay Area crossover. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/sharks-macklin-celebrini-will-smith-visit-the-san-francisco-giants] On Friday, the San Francisco Giants had a couple of guests before they played the Arizona Diamondbacks. San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith made a special visit to Oracle Park and participated in batting practice in a Bay Area crossover. Sharks' Celebrini No Longer Set to be the Highest-Paid Player in the NHL [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/45c045be-3aa6-4060-8730-2b05bded1e65.jpeg] Sharks' Celebrini No Longer Set to be the Highest-Paid Player in the NHL It didn’t take long for <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks">San Jose Sharks</a> forward Macklin Celebrini to be surpassed for the title of highest-paid player in the NHL. Roughly a month after Celebrini signed his massive contract extension, Cale Makar of the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche">Colorado Avalanche</a> took over the title and changed the landscape of contracts in the NHL, especially for defensemen, as the first player to surpass the $20 million threshold. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/sharks-celebrini-no-longer-set-to-be-the-highest-paid-player-in-the-nhl] It didn’t take long for San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini to be surpassed for the title of highest-paid player in the NHL. Roughly a month after Celebrini signed his massive contract extension, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche took over the title and changed the landscape of contracts in the NHL, especially for defensemen, as the first player to surpass the $20 million threshold. Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Reflects on Contract Extension [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/40501409-bd01-4ada-9240-db8579d423ac.jpeg] Sharks' Macklin Celebrini Reflects on Contract Extension Macklin Celebrini met with select members of the San Jose media on Thursday to discuss his new contract extension with the San Jose Sharks. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/sharks-macklin-celebrini-reflects-on-contract-extension] Celebrini [was] set to become the highest-paid player in the NHL when his five-year $94 million contract takes effect next summer, but he could've easily asked for more. "He would've had every right to ask for the max 20% [of the salary cap]," Sharks General Manager Mike Grier said back in July. "We're very thankful that he was willing to give us some flexibility and take a little bit less and leave some money on the table to help us continue to grow our team." San Jose Sharks Earn Considerable Attention in NHL's National Broadcast Schedule [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/eb0a88ae-c579-438c-b928-b90614e8c6a9.jpeg] San Jose Sharks Earn Considerable Attention in NHL's National Broadcast Schedule The NHL's national broadcasting schedule was released on Wednesday, and the San Jose Sharks were amongst the teams featured quite heavily. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/san-jose-sharks-earn-considerable-attention-in-nhls-national-broadcast-schedule] The NHL's national broadcasting schedule was released on Wednesday, and the San Jose Sharks were amongst the teams featured quite heavily. Former Sharks Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin Reflects on Departure From San Jose [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/39c72f71-198f-439f-93d0-cb60f497bddc.jpeg] Former Sharks Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin Reflects on Departure From San Jose In a recent interview with Alexei Shevchenko of<a href="https://t.co/ZPs4YssVP3"> Sport-Express</a>, which was <a href="https://x.com/Uggg_uggg/status/2091847889001603490">translated into English</a> by X user @Uggg_uggg, former San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin opened up about his time in San Jose and his departure from the organization. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/former-sharks-defenseman-shakir-mukhamadullin-reflects-on-departure-from-san-jose] In a recent interview with Alexei Shevchenko of Sport-Express, which was translated into English by X user @Uggg_uggg, former San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin opened up about his time in San Jose and his departure from the organization. Features: Ethan Cardwell Turns 24: What's Next for the Sharks Prospect? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6c9db8e3-57e3-4160-9979-ba7d22d13528.jpeg] Ethan Cardwell Turns 24: What's Next for the Sharks Prospect? Heading into his fourth professional season, it's difficult to figure out a path to the NHL for San Jose Sharks prospect Ethan Cardwell. As he turns 24 years old, what does his future look like in San Jose? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/players/ethan-cardwell-turns-24-whats-next-for-the-sharks-prospect] Heading into his fourth professional season, it's difficult to figure out a path to the NHL for San Jose Sharks prospect Ethan Cardwell. As he turns 24 years old, what does his future look like in San Jose? Sharks 2026-27 Breakout Candidates: Will Smith [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/32c60ef6-0075-4343-90b1-cf767cf6aa98.jpeg] Sharks 2026-27 Breakout Candidates: Will Smith The San Jose Sharks have already seen Will Smith develop into a reliable NHL player, but at this stage, he still seems to be nowhere near his projected ceiling. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/players/sharks-2026-27-breakout-candidates-will-smith] The San Jose Sharks have already seen Will Smith develop into a reliable NHL player, but at this stage, he still seems to be nowhere near his projected ceiling. Sharks' Pending Free Agents Heading Into the 2026-27 Season [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/50d369ac-0bd9-42a4-8cb3-291941518e3d.jpeg] Sharks' Pending Free Agents Heading Into the 2026-27 Season With training camp and preseason set to start next month, the 2026-27 NHL season is about to be in full swing. The San Jose Sharks, like every team, are entering the season with a number of players coming into the final year of their contract. Whether the Sharks look to extend these players, trade them at the Trade Deadline, or keep them as self-rentals before allowing them to walk as free agents, the way Mike Grier handles these players can massively shape the coming campaign. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/sharks-pending-free-agents-heading-into-the-2026-27-season] With training camp and preseason set to start next month, the 2026-27 NHL season is about to be in full swing. The San Jose Sharks, like every team, are entering the season with a number of players coming into the final year of their contract. Whether the Sharks look to extend these players, trade them at the Trade Deadline, or keep them as self-rentals before allowing them to walk as free agents, the way Mike Grier handles these players can massively shape the coming campaign. Sharks Position Battles: Second Line Center [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/819830d9-8202-4540-9cb4-d73b13619cfa.jpeg] Sharks Position Battles: Second Line Center Last week, we discussed how Michael Misa could be one of the San Jose Sharks’ top breakout candidates heading into the 2026-27 season. The first step in him doing so starts at training camp, as he needs to earn the Sharks’ second line center role. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/players/sharks-position-battles-second-line-center] Last week, we discussed how Michael Misa could be one of the San Jose Sharks’ top breakout candidates heading into the 2026-27 season. The first step in him doing so starts at training camp, as he needs to earn the Sharks’ second line center role. Sharks: The Pros and Cons of a Connor Hellebuyck Trade [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/6c328fb2-d128-465f-bc00-3a22f7fd1a73.jpeg] Sharks: The Pros and Cons of a Connor Hellebuyck Trade With Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a number of teams have been suggested as a potential landing spot for the 33-year-old Olympic gold medalist. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/players/sharks-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-connor-hellebuyck-trade] With Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a number of teams have been suggested as a potential landing spot for the 33-year-old Olympic gold medalist.
