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Philadelphia Flyers News / Philly Hockey Now / March 7
Flyers Send Depth Defenseman Back to his Former Club at the Buzzer

Flyers Send Depth Defenseman Back to his Former Club at the Buzzer

In a buzzer-beater move, the Philadelphia Flyers traded Erik Johnson back to the Colorado Avalanche, where he spent most of his career. In return, the Flyers received forward Givani Smith from Colorado.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 7
Avalanche re-acquire Erik Johnson from Flyers for Givani Smith

Avalanche re-acquire Erik Johnson from Flyers for Givani Smith

A familiar face is returning to the Mile High City. On Friday, the Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Erik Johnson to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, the Flyers receive forward Givani Smith.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 7
Avalanche reunite with defenseman from championship team in trade with Flyers

Avalanche reunite with defenseman from championship team in trade with Flyers

The Avalanche are bringing 2022 Stanley Cup champion Erik Johnson back to Denver.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9
Avalanche, Sharks swap starting goaltenders in trade

Avalanche, Sharks swap starting goaltenders in trade

The Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks have gotten together on a big trade regarding their creases.

Injured Alex Ovechkin ramps up skating as Capitals top NHL
Bruins among two teams highly interested in acquiring this captain
Predators’ Alexandre Carrier out week to week with an upper-body injury
Senators owner Michael Andlauer accuses Rangers of 'soft tampering'
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San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / December 8
Sharks Waive Givani Smith, What Could It Mean for Roster?

Sharks Waive Givani Smith, What Could It Mean for Roster?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The San Jose Sharks have waived Givani Smith. Smith, in the last season of a two-year contract signed in the summer of 2023, has an $800K AAV.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 8
Sharks’ Givani Smith, Blackhawks’ Joey Anderson, Kings’ Caleb Jones placed on waivers

Sharks’ Givani Smith, Blackhawks’ Joey Anderson, Kings’ Caleb Jones placed on waivers

It was a surprisingly busy day on the waiver wire on Sunday, as San Jose Sharks winger Givani Smith, Chicago Blackhawks winger Joey Anderson and Los Angeles Kings defenseman Caleb Jones were all placed on waivers for the purpose of being reassigned to the AHL.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / October 17
Another Winless Start to Season: Sharks Lose 4-2 to Blackhawks

Another Winless Start to Season: Sharks Lose 4-2 to Blackhawks

CHICAGO — The San Jose Sharks visit United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. Tyler Toffoli and Fabian Zetterlund scored, but the Sharks lost 4-2.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / October 16
Sharks Practice Report: Eklund Has Upper-Body Injury, Will Smith Switches Up Lines

Sharks Practice Report: Eklund Has Upper-Body Injury, Will Smith Switches Up Lines

CHICAGO — William Eklund was not on the ice at practice on Wednesday. San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky shared that Eklund has a “little nagging” upper-body injury and is “probably a game-time decision” for Thursday’s tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / October 5
Vanecek Makes 40 Saves, But Sharks Lose 3-2 in Shootout

Vanecek Makes 40 Saves, But Sharks Lose 3-2 in Shootout

The San Jose Sharks welcome the Anaheim Ducks into SAP Center for their penultimate preseason game. Klim Kostin and Henry Thrun scored, but the Sharks lost 3-2 in the shootout.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / September 25
Givani Smith Talks Target on Macklin Celebrini’s Back

Givani Smith Talks Target on Macklin Celebrini’s Back

Givani Smith knows his role. No questions asked, after the Vegas Golden Knights’ Kaeden Korczak hit 2024 first-overall pick Macklin Celebrini hard during the San Jose Sharks’ preseason opener, Smith went after Korczak.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 9, 2024
Smith Wants Dumba To Answer for Knee-on-Knee Hit

Smith Wants Dumba To Answer for Knee-on-Knee Hit

Givani Smith has Apr. 7 circled on his calendar. That’s the San Jose Sharks’ next and last game against the Arizona Coyotes this season. Smith hasn’t played since Dec.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / December 28, 2023
San Jose Sharks activate forward Ryan Carpenter from injured reserve, place Givani Smith on IR

San Jose Sharks activate forward Ryan Carpenter from injured reserve, place Givani Smith on IR

The San Jose Sharks are making some moves after the roster freeze was lifted. On Thursday, they activated forward Ryan Carpenter off injured reserve, while placing fellow veteran Givani Smith on IR.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 30, 2023

Sharks Lose 3-0, Set Embarrassing Franchise Road Mark

The San Jose Sharks visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins. The Sharks were shut out 3-0, making for the first time in franchise history that San Jose has failed to win a road game in the first two months of a season.

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