
Sabres Trade Kesselring to Sharks in Draft-Day Deal
The Buffalo Sabres swapped a seasoned blueliner for a high‑profile draft selection, reshaping both rosters ahead of the NHL entry draft.
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The Buffalo Sabres swapped a seasoned blueliner for a high‑profile draft selection, reshaping both rosters ahead of the NHL entry draft.

With the NHL free‑agency period approaching, the San Jose Sharks boast the league’s most cap room and a roster of emerging talent. General manager Mike Grier must balance contract extensions for players like Collin Graf, Philipp Kurashev and Shakir Mukhamadullin while eyeing top defensemen such as John Klingberg and Mario Ferraro.

The Philadelphia Flyers navigate a confusing draft‑pick swap with the Toronto Maple Leafs, raising questions about league intervention, while prospects Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg generate excitement and Trevor Zegras' contract situation remains uncertain.

Joe Pavelski, a San Jose Sharks legend, is exploring the possibility of becoming the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach while reflecting on his recent coaching experiences, the Sharks' renewed energy, and his off‑ice projects.

Philipp Kurashev weighs a Swiss return as the San Jose Sharks evaluate his NHL prospects, with a qualifying offer looming and the draft adding pressure.

At the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo, the Vancouver Canucks highlighted their 2026 draft strategy, with son of head coach Manny Malhotra delivering a poised media performance and impressive athletic tests that have raised expectations for the upcoming draft.

The Detroit Red Wings star has asked for a trade, and San Jose’s young core could be the perfect fit — if the price is right.

The San Jose Sharks are poised to reshuffle their draft strategy, weighing trade‑back for defensive help or a star‑for‑pick deal that could alter the roster's balance.

Phillip Sinn, a 6‑foot‑2 left‑handed defenseman from Germany, has agreed to a two‑year entry‑level contract with the San Jose Sharks, a move that could see him debut with the AHL's Barracuda next season.

Phillip Sinn, a 22-year-old German defenseman, has agreed to a two-year entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks after a breakout season in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga and notable performances for Germany’s national teams.

The San Jose Sharks have added forward Carson Wetsch on a one-year, entry-level deal, highlighting his 72-point season with the Kelowna Rockets and his international experience with Canada.