The San Jose Sharks are planning to hold forward Luke Kunin out of the lineup on Thursday night for trade-related purposes. The decision was first reported by Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group and later seconded by Chris Johnston of The Athletic. San Jose traded fourth-line centerman Nico Sturm to the Florida Panthers earlier on Thursday – and would part with both of … [Read more...] about Sharks Holding Luke Kunin Out For Trade Purposes
San Jose Sharks To Activate Nikolai Kovalenko
The San Jose Sharks are expected to make a minor roster move, although it won’t involve their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. According to Curtis Pashelka of the East Bay Times, the Sharks are expected to activate Nikolai Kovalenko from the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. It’ll be the second time Kovalenko has played his former … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks To Activate Nikolai Kovalenko
Edmonton Oilers To Acquire Jake Walman
According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the San Jose Sharks and Edmonton Oilers are working on a trade that would send defenseman Jake Walman north to Alberta. Pagnotta later shared that the trade is nearly complete, and there are rumblings that a first-round pick is headed to San Jose. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug added that Edmonton is expected to send a prospect back to the … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers To Acquire Jake Walman
Panthers Acquire Nico Sturm From Sharks
The Panthers have acquired center Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Sharks, per announcements from both clubs. Florida had a pair of open roster spots after reassigning goaltender Chris Driedger this morning. The Sharks receive Florida’s 2026 fourth-round pick in return. Sturm, 29, was an undrafted free agent signing by the Wild out of Clarkson University in … [Read more...] about Panthers Acquire Nico Sturm From Sharks
Sharks Acquire Vincent Desharnais
The Sharks have added some depth on the back end, acquiring defenseman Vincent Desharnais from Pittsburgh in exchange for a 2028 fifth-round pick. Both teams have announced the trade. The 28-year-old’s stay with the Penguins was short-lived as he only spent 10 games with them after being acquired from Vancouver last month as part of the Marcus Pettersson trade. It has been a … [Read more...] about Sharks Acquire Vincent Desharnais