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Jeff Skinner News / The Hockey Writers / August 8

Ex-Oiler Jeff Skinner Looks to Rebound in San Jose

Jeff Skinner has had a solid NHL career, with stretches of high-end production. In 2018-19, he scored 40 goals with the Buffalo Sabres, and before and following that season, he remained a consistent offensive threat with both the Carolina Hurricanes and the Sabres.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 8

1 move San Jose Sharks should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The San Jose Sharks are not trying to be a competitive NHL team next season. There is no way around that fact. They have $19.7 million in cap space, according to Puckpedia, that they could have used to improve their team.

Mitchell Russell News / Inside The Rink / August 8

ECHL: Ghost Pirates Sign Chris Lipe and Mitchell Russell

Earlier today, the Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that they have signed defenseman Chris Lipe and forward Mitchell Russell for the 2025-2026 season. Chris Lipe is a 25-year-old defenseman from Rockford, Michigan, who has been with the Iowa Heartlanders since the 2022–2023 season.

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San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / August 6

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: San Jose Sharks’ Top 10

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 5

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San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 4

Sharks’ perfect move in 2025 NHL offseason

The San Jose Sharks missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs as expected in 2025. However, there seemed to be a shift in perception around the team. Despite their lackluster results, the skill and quality were evident on many nights.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Misa & Dickinson Are Sharks’ Toughest Prospect Decisions for 2025-26

The San Jose Sharks are building one of the most anticipated prospect pools in the NHL, but great prospects come with tough decisions on how to manage them.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / August 2

ECHL: Allen Americans Re-Sign Defenseman and Forward

The Allen Americans have announced that they have re-signed 6’3″ defenseman Hudson Wilson and 5’11” forward Harrison Blaisdell. Hudson Wilson started his junior career in the CCHL with the Kanata Lasers, where he played in 19 games, registering two goals and six assists with 19 penalty minutes.

Mario Ferraro News / Blade of Steel / July 30

Dallas must act fast to grab this dependable Sharks defenseman

The San Jose Sharks are reportedly open to trading defenseman Mario Ferraro ahead of the 2025-26 season, and the Dallas Stars should be paying close attention.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / July 29

Top San Jose Sharks Defining Moments

Hockey, and sports in general, can be broken down into unforgettable moments. Some moments chart the course of a franchise, if not an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come, or be forgotten in the wind.

Andrew Poturalski News / House of Hockey / July 28

Reigning AHL MVP Unexpectedly Breaks Contract With San Jose and Walks Away From NHL

The reigning AHL MVP and Sharks player, Andrew Poturalski, has decided to leave the NHL completely and head overseas to sign with the KHL's Avangard Omsk.

San Jose Sharks News / House of Hockey / July 27

'Open to a Change of Scenery': San Jose Sharks Defenseman Likely On His Way Out of the Team

Mario Ferraro has long been a trade candidate out of San Jose, and now The Fourth Period have revealed he is open to a move at some point in the near future.

Alexandar Georgiev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27

Free agent profile: Alexandar Georgiev

Despite posting solid career numbers and demonstrating the ability to step up as a number one goaltender when needed, free agent Alexandar Georgiev is coming off the worst season of his career, which has made his NHL future uncertain.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27

Mike Grier’s drafting propelling Sharks to certain future

The San Jose Sharks have ranked dead-last in the NHL for two straight seasons. They’ve allowed the most goals-against (1,495) and scored the second-fewest goals-for (1,051) of the 2020s.

Sharks, Avalanche swap forwards

Sabres sign Connor Timmins to deal

Trade stalls as Maple Leafs dangle this bottom-six forward

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Andrew Poturalski News / Inside The Rink / July 27

AHL: Andrew Poturalski Signs Overseas

Today, the San Jose Barracuda saw forward Andrew Poturalski sign overseas for the 2025-26 season. He will play with the Avangard Omsk of the KHL. In 59 games this season he had 73 points on 30 goals and 43 assists.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Sharks Need To Figure Out Roles and Rotations For Their Forwards

Earlier this month, I looked at the San Jose Sharks’ weak defensive group and the issues that could arise on their blue line this season. While the front office and coaching staff have a lot of work to do to build up the defense, they face the opposite problem with their forwards.

NHL News / Field Level Media / July 25

Avalanche trade F Oskar Olausson to Sharks for F Danil Gushchin

The Avalanche and Sharks traded forwards, with Danil Gushchin headed to Colorado in exchange for fellow forward Oskar Olausson. Russian native Gushchin notched two goals and five points in 18 games from 2023-2025 with the Sharks, who drafted him in the third round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

Oskar Olausson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 25

Sharks, Avalanche swap forwards in trade

According to a team announcement from the San Jose Sharks, the Sharks have traded forward Daniil Gushchin to the Colorado Avalanche for forward Oskar Olausson.

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San Jose Sharks News / Hockey Latest / July 22

NHL Analyst Links Top-Four Sharks Defenseman to Two Canadian Teams

NHL analyst Michael DeRosa has linked top-four defenseman Mario Ferraro of the San Jose Sharks to the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames. The San Jose Sharks have done some big blue line overhauls in the offseason, picking up Nick Leddy, John Klingberg, and Dmitry Orlov.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 17

Sharks 2025 NHL free-agency grades for every signing

The San Jose Sharks were the worst team in the NHL last year. General manager Mike Grier is expecting improvement this year. With a young core of players already in place, led by Macklin Celebrini, William Eklund, and Will Smith, the team was aggressive in this 2025 NHL free-agency period.