
NHL offseason reshuffles: Lyubushkin’s contract odyssey, Kealty’s front‑office pivot, Nichushkin’s KHL return
A look at Ilya Lyubushkin’s contract fallout, Jeff Kealty’s move to the Sharks, and Valeri Nichushkin’s looming KHL comeback
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A look at Ilya Lyubushkin’s contract fallout, Jeff Kealty’s move to the Sharks, and Valeri Nichushkin’s looming KHL comeback

The Sharks announce the hiring of Jeff Kealty, a seasoned front‑office veteran with a proven track record in player development and international competition.

After a distinguished 25‑year tenure with the Nashville Predators, Jeff Kealty has accepted an assistant general manager position with the San Jose Sharks, bringing his scouting expertise and international experience to a new franchise.

The San Jose Sharks announce Jeff Kealty as their new assistant GM while Dmitrij Jaskin signs with the Shanghai Dragons and Gustav Hillström renews with Brynäs IF.

The San Jose Sharks have named Jeff Kealty as their new assistant general manager, tapping a seasoned executive with deep scouting roots and international experience.

San Jose adds Jeff Kealty as assistant general manager, tasking him with overseeing professional scouting and collaborating with GM Mike Grier.

San Jose Sharks’ newly appointed assistant general manager Jeff Kealty discusses the team’s rising trajectory, the pivotal role of pro scouting, and his thoughts on emerging talent ahead of the upcoming season.

Nathan MacKinnon's cap hit shifts, the Colorado Avalanche confront an aging roster, Jet Greaves heads toward arbitration, the Dallas Stars weigh Jason Robertson, John Marino commits to the Utah Mammoth, a Devils prospect joins Boston University, Marco Kasper returns from injury, and a trade involving Yaroslav Askarov gains new momentum.

Founder Hart Levine examines the future contracts of Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Collin Graf, the cap impact of Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba, and the broader ramifications of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet.

Childhood friends from Glenville, New York, Tommy Bleyl and Charlie Puglisi were selected by the Nashville Predators in the 2026 NHL Draft, each bringing distinct achievements and future plans to the organization.

The Nashville Predators’ annual Development Camp brings together 31 skaters and six goaltenders, featuring top 2026 draft picks and promising 2025 selections, as the organization evaluates future stars for the upcoming NHL season.

The Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen tenth overall and defenseman Tommy Bleyl thirty‑first, signaling a strategic push to reinforce their roster through elite prospects committed to American collegiate programs.

The Nashville Predators plan to recognize David Westby, whose two‑decade tenure helped shape the team’s talent pipeline, with a special logo and lapel pins at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.

The 2026 NHL Draft will be held in Buffalo, where the Nashville Predators hold the 10th overall pick and are targeting high‑upside defensemen.
After nearly sixteen years of service, assistant general manager Brian Poile is leaving the Nashville Predators, prompting a leadership reshuffle that includes the appointment of Chris MacFarland as president of hockey operations and Rob Blake as executive vice president.

The United States prepares to defend its championship at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship, scheduled for May 15‑31 in Zurich, Switzerland, with a roster that mixes seasoned leaders and emerging talent.