San Jose Sharks
Sharks sign Sherwood to five-year contract extension
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The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Kiefer Sherwood to a five-year contract worth $28.75 million, with an average annual value of $5.75 million, beginning next season. The 30-year-old, acquired from the Vancouver Canucks in January, expressed gratitude for securing his future with the team. Sharks general manager Mike Grier highlighted Sherwood's value to the lineup.
The 2026 NHL Draft concluded with a record 24 Swedish players chosen across seven rounds, including seven in the first round alone.
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The San Jose Sharks selected 18-year-old Alexander Karmanov in the seventh round of the NHL draft. The 216-centimeter defenseman from Moldova becomes the first player from his country to be drafted by an NHL team.
The San Jose Sharks are entering a crucial stretch as the NHL trade deadline on March 6 approaches, with general manager Mike Grier weighing options to bolster or maintain the roster. Defenseman Mario Ferraro has been linked to the Colorado Avalanche in recent rumors, while young star Macklin Celebrini eyes a record-setting contract extension. The team sits five points out of a playoff spot with 27 games remaining.
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Veteran forward Jeff Skinner has cleared unconditional waivers and become an unrestricted free agent following a mutual contract termination with the San Jose Sharks. The 33-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the team last summer but struggled with production this season. Skinner now seeks opportunities with other NHL clubs amid his declining offensive output.
Swedish forward Alexander Wennberg has agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, securing his future with the team. The 31-year-old, who could have become an unrestricted free agent after this season, continues to perform strongly in his second year with the club. Wennberg was recently named to Sweden's roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the San Jose Sharks for an NHL game on January 3, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET. Both teams have released their projected lineups amid several injuries. The matchup airs on The Spot and NBCSCA.
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