The San Jose Sharks have signed prospect Brandon Coe to an entry-level contract. Coe currently plays for the North Bay Battalion of the OHL, where he will remain through the end of this season. Sharks director of scouting Doug Wilson Jr. released the following statement about the team’s newest forward: Brandon is a developing power forward with great skating ability. Last year … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Sign Brandon Coe
Evander Kane Clears Waivers, Has “Multiple Options”
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has cleared waivers and is expected to be assigned to the AHL. Previous reports have made it clear that the Sharks would retain salary in order to facilitate a trade of the veteran forward, and Kane’s new agent Dan Milstein of Gold Star Hockey told Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK TV that there are “multiple options on the table.” Milstein even … [Read more...] about Evander Kane Clears Waivers, Has “Multiple Options”
Evander Kane Placed On Waivers
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirms that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was placed on waivers Sunday for the purpose of assignment to the AHL. After scoring 22 goals and 49 points in 56 games last season, Kane has yet to suit up for the Sharks after he was suspended without pay for 21 games for a violation of the league’s COVID protocols after the start of the … [Read more...] about Evander Kane Placed On Waivers
Doug Wilson Taking Temporary Medical Leave
The San Jose Sharks have announced that general manager Doug Wilson is taking a temporary medical leave from his day-to-day duties with the club. In the interim, assistant general manager Joe Will will be handling the daily operations. Wilson, 64, was recently inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the game as both a player and executive. … [Read more...] about Doug Wilson Taking Temporary Medical Leave
Sharks Willing To Retain Money To Facilitate Evander Kane Trade
Anytime a player has significant term left on a contract, it’s difficult for a team to offer to retain salary to facilitate a trade. They’re not able to pick and choose how much to retain and in what year; it’s a uniform amount of retention for the remainder of the deal. Accordingly, it’s not very often that a player signed for several more seasons is moved with the trading … [Read more...] about Sharks Willing To Retain Money To Facilitate Evander Kane Trade
Sharks Still Uncertain Of How To Handle Impending Evander Kane Return
3:25 pm: The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz confirms that Kane was at the Sharks’ practice facility yesterday, but was not present at the same time as the rest of the team. It’s an interesting development, but Kurz still notes that the “next step for him remains unclear.” 10:36 am: Before the month of November is over, Evander Kane will be an active NHL player once more. The … [Read more...] about Sharks Still Uncertain Of How To Handle Impending Evander Kane Return
Sharks Still Uncertain Of How To Handle Impending Evander Kane Return
3:25 pm: The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz confirms that Kane was at the Sharks’ practice facility yesterday, but was not present at the same time as the rest of the team. It’s an interesting development, but Kurz still notes that the “next step for him remains unclear.” 10:36 am: Before the month of November is over, Evander Kane will be an active NHL player once more. The … [Read more...] about Sharks Still Uncertain Of How To Handle Impending Evander Kane Return
Sharks Still Uncertain Of How To Handle Impending Evander Kane Return
3:25 pm: The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz confirms that Kane was at the Sharks’ practice facility yesterday, but was not present at the same time as the rest of the team. It’s an interesting development, but Kurz still notes that the “next step for him remains unclear.” 10:36 am: Before the month of November is over, Evander Kane will be an active NHL player once more. The … [Read more...] about Sharks Still Uncertain Of How To Handle Impending Evander Kane Return
Sharks Recall Noah Gregor And Jeffrey Viel
The Sharks have recalled center Noah Gregor and winger Jeffrey Viel, per the AHL’s transactions log. Gregor played in 30 NHL games with San Jose last season and had five goals but has yet to play with the Sharks this season. Viel, meanwhile, was recently activated off SOIR and played his first game with the Barracuda last night. He played in 11 NHL contests in 2020-21 where … [Read more...] about Sharks Recall Noah Gregor And Jeffrey Viel