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San Jose Sharks Down Top Defender Before Break

The San Jose Sharks will face the Vancouver Canucks without their top defensemen in the lineup. It is reported that Jake Walman is now injured and out day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. Walman is the number one top defenseman for the San Jose Sharks.

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Sharks Locker Room: Celebrini’s Hatred of Losing Will Lead to More Winning

VANCOUVER — A distraught Macklin Celebrini took seven questions post-game. Four of them, at times unprompted, he referenced his turnover that led to Elias Pettersson’s first goal.

Jake Walman News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Sharks’ Jake Walman out day-to-day with lower-body injury

On Monday, it was revealed that San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Sharks beat reporter Curtis Pashelka initially reported that Walman was going to miss the team’s Monday night clash with the Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 23

NHL Predictions: Dec. 23 San Jose Sharks vs. Vancouver Canucks

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Tonight, the San Jose Sharks take on the struggling Vancouver Canucks. Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / December 22

Celebrini Talks Coming Home to Vancouver, Crosby Comparisons & More

VANCOUVER — Macklin Celebrini is home. North Vancouver’s Celebrini, the first-overall pick of the 2024 Draft, is about to play his first NHL game in his hometown on Monday, when his San Jose Sharks visit the Vancouver Canucks.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Sharks player who must be traded soon

The San Jose Sharks have made some big moves on the trade front within the last few months. The Sharks traded for Jake Walman in a deal with the Detroit Red Wings around the NHL Draft.

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

Sharks Locker Room: What More Can Askarov Do?

EDMONTON, Alberta — How long can the San Jose Sharks keep Yaroslav Askarov in the AHL? Askarov showed once again, in a brilliant 39-save performance, that he’s the best goalie in the Sharks organization.

San Jose Sharks News / Hockey Patrol / December 21

Former Leafs Player's Surprise Healthy Scratch Sparks Controversy

Hockey fans were surprised as former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren, who was traded earlier this season to the San Jose Sharks, was scratched.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Oilers Beat Sharks 3-2 Despite Heroics From Sharks Rookie Goalie Askarov

The Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks faced off at Rogers Place in Edmonton for a matinée game on the shortest day of the year (Dec 21). The game featured 22-year-old Sharks rookie goalie Yaroslav Askarov going up against 32-year-old Calvin Pickard in net for Edmonton.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / December 22

Watch: Askarov Almost Sets Sharks’ Saves Record

EDMONTON, Alberta — Yaroslav Askarov almost set a San Jose Sharks record. The Sharks are both happy and unhappy that he didn’t. In the second period of their Saturday afternoon tilt with the Edmonton Oilers, Askarov fended off 23 shots to preserve the San Jose Sharks’ 2-1 lead.

Jake Walman News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Jake Walman Quickly Turning Into Sharks’ Most Important Defenseman

The blue line was one of the major question marks for the San Jose Sharks coming into this season. After several offseason transactions, their defense pipeline consisted largely of unproven prospects and veterans who had never played in San Jose.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

New Sharks Acquisition Providing Unexpected Spark in Top Six

Sharks general manager Mike Grier acquired Nikolai Kovalenko from the Colorado Avalanche in the Mackenzie Blackwood trade. Since he was acquired, Kovalenko has done nothing but impress with his play.

Vitek Vanecek News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19

Sharks dealt brutal Vitek Vanecek injury update

Although there was an opportunity for San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek to earn more playing time after Mackenzie Blackwood was shipped to the Colorado Avalanche, the 28-year-old’s quest will be halted after he suffered an upper-body injury on Tuesday night.

San Jose Sharks News / Field Level Media / December 19

Goalies on both sides in familiar setting as Avs visit Sharks

Less than two weeks after they were traded for each other, goaltenders Alexandar Georgiev of the San Jose Sharks and Mackenzie Blackwood of the Colorado Avalanche could go head-to-head when the teams meet on Thursday night in San Jose.

Vitek Vanecek News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Sharks’ Vitek Vanecek out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The San Jose Sharks announced that goaltender Vitek Vanecek is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Vanecek was hit in the head by an errant puck on the bench during Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / December 17

Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky fined $25,000 for inappropriate conduct

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky is a little lighter in the wallet as the first-year bench boss was issued a $25,000 fine Tuesday as a result of inappropriate conduct in Saturday’s contest versus the Utah Hockey Club.

San Jose Sharks News / Breakaway on SI / December 17

Can Sharks Forward Salvage Rookie Season?

For the rookies in the San Jose Sharks lineup, it's like A Tale of Two Cities. For the most recent top-overall pick Macklin Celebrini, being a rookie is the best of times as he sits second among all first-year players in the NHL.

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

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San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / December 13

Sharks Salary Retention Issue Puts Coveted D-Man on Trade Block

The San Jose Sharks are expected to be sellers ahead of the trade deadline this season. The only problem is that they don’t have any salary retention spots remaining on their roster.