The San Jose Sharks could trade Kiefer Sherwood before the deadline.
The 2025-26 season is turning into a chaotic one for Kiefer Sherwood. After being traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the San Jose Sharks on January 19, a report indicates that the 30-year-old could be on the move again. Sherwood is an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and is projected to recieve a signifacnt contract this coming off-season.
The latest report comes from Pierre Lebrun of the Athletic. In his article, Lebrun writes, "A league source told me this week that the Sharks are open to the possibility of flipping Sherwood if they can’t get him signed. Given his low cap hit ($1.5 million), there should be a robust market for him as a rental player."
If San Jose does elect to flip Sherwood, it will be interesting to see if they can get back more than the Canucks recieved in the inital deal. Vancouver acquired two second-round picks for Sherwood when he was dealt in January. Since being traded, Sherwood has played two games with the Sharks and recorded 12 hits.
Jan 3, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood (44) passes a puck to a fan through a photography hole during warmups prior to a game against the Boston Bruins at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesAs for San Jose, they are struggling at the moment. The Sharks are 3-6-1 in their last 10 and currently sit five points below the playoff bar. They have one more game against the Canucks this season where Vancouver will travel to SAP Center on April 11.
The 2026 trade deadline is scheduled for March 6 at noon PT. The Canucks will be in Chicago as they have a game a few hours after the deadline passes. Once the deadline has passed, Patrik Allvin is scheduled to speak to the media about the moves Vancouver did and did not make.
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