After being traded to San Jose last summer, Egor Afanasyev surprised some people by inking a deal with CSKA Moscow of the KHL instead of joining the Sharks. However, things could be changing on that front as the two sides reached an agreement on a mutual termination, per the KHL, paving the way for the winger to potentially join San Jose for next season. The 24-year-old was a … [Read more...] about Sharks Prospect Egor Afanasyev Terminates KHL Deal
Sharks Notes: Eklund, Bordeleau, Gushchin, Poturalski
Sharks winger William Eklund is eligible to sign a contract extension as of July 1st and it appears that the team would like to get something done quickly. GM Mike Grier told Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News that he recently met with Eklund’s agent to get an early sense of what the asking price might be on a new agreement. Speculatively, that would be a long-term agreement … [Read more...] about Sharks Notes: Eklund, Bordeleau, Gushchin, Poturalski
Sharks Sign Mattias Havelid To Entry-Level Deal
The Sharks announced they’ve signed defense prospect Mattias Havelid to his entry-level deal. It’s a three-year pact beginning next season, keeping the 21-year-old under contract through 2027-28. San Jose selected Havelid midway through the second round (No. 45 overall) in 2022. The 5’10” righty is the son of longtime NHL defender Niclas Havelid and, nearly three years on from … [Read more...] about Sharks Sign Mattias Havelid To Entry-Level Deal
Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Calder Memorial Trophy?
Unlike many years where there is a clear-cut favorite for the Calder Memorial Trophy, the 2024-25 season had different ideas. A reasonable case could be made for any of this year’s finalists: Lane Hutson of the Montreal Canadiens, Dustin Wolf of the Calgary Flames, and Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks. Hutson likely has the strongest case of the trio. The former 62nd … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Calder Memorial Trophy?
Sharks’ William Eklund Undergoes Surgery, Will Miss World Championship
Team Sweden had a scary start to their pre-tournament friendlies ahead of the World Championship, when top forward William Eklund has his wrist cut by a skate blade. Eklund very quickly left the ice and received medical attention. Shortly after, his agent, Todd Diamond, told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey News that Eklund was in stable condition and that the cut seemed to avoid … [Read more...] about Sharks’ William Eklund Undergoes Surgery, Will Miss World Championship