Player News

Player Update (Thu May 11, 2023) - Won't be signed by San Jose

Gaudreau will re-enter the draft in 2023 after the Sharks confirmed Wednesday he won't be signed by the team, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Wed May 10, 2023) - Won't be signed by San Jose

Gaudreau will re-enter the draft in 2023 after the Sharks confirmed Wednesday he won't be signed, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 17, 2023) - Misses season with hip injury

Nutivaara didn't play at all in 2022-23 because of a hip injury, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 16, 2023) - Missed season with hip injury

Nutivaara didn't play at all in 2022-23 because of a hip injury, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Sun Apr 16, 2023) - Recovering from concussion

Lindblom sat out the final seven games of the season due to a concussion, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Inks entry-level contract

Guryev signed a three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Signs entry-level contract

Cardwell signed a three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Returned to AHL

Robins was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday,

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Sent to bus league

Bordeleau was assigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Falls to Oilers in finale

Reimer stopped 31 of 36 shots in a 5-2 loss to Edmonton on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Contributes marker Thursday

Gregor supplied a goal in a 5-2 loss to Edmonton on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Apr 14, 2023) - Gets two points Thursday

Lorentz provided a goal and an assist in San Jose's 5-2 loss to Edmonton on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - In goal Thursday

Reimer will start Thursday's road game in Edmonton, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Draws assist Wednesday

Simek notched an assist and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Pots lone goal in loss

Gregor scored a goal on three shots, added two hits and blocked two shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames.

Player Update (Thu Apr 13, 2023) - Kept busy in loss

Kahkonen stopped 46 of 48 shots in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Flames. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Injury Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Not expected to play

Viel (upper body) isn't expected to play Wednesday versus the Flames, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Doesn't need surgery

Vlasic (lower body) won't need surgery, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now on Wednesday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 12, 2023) - Starting in Calgary

Kahkonen will guard the road goal versus the Flames on Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 11, 2023) - Sent down

Raska was assigned to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Overwhelmed by Jets

Reimer stopped 27 of 33 shots in a 6-2 loss to Winnipeg on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Reaches 100-point milestone

Karlsson scored two goals in the Sharks' 6-2 loss to Winnipeg on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Inks entry-level deal

Chrona signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks on Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Done for season

Vlasic (lower body) will sit out the remainder of the 2022-23 season, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - In goal Monday

Reimer will start Monday's road game against Winnipeg, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 10, 2023) - Didn't make road trip

Lindblom (upper body) is not expected to play in San Jose's final three games of the season, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sun Apr 9, 2023) - Up with Sharks

Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Recalled Saturday

Robins was called up from AHL San Jose on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Yet another loss

Reimer made 29 saves in a 6-1 loss to Edmonton on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Exits with injury

Vlasic (undisclosed) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Oilers.

Player Update (Sat Apr 8, 2023) - Starting Saturday

Reimer will defend the home crease versus Edmonton on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Still sidelined Thursday

Lindblom (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Colorado on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Ruled out again versus Sharks

Viel (upper body) will remain unavailable ahead of Thursday's clash with San Jose, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Apr 6, 2023) - Promoted Thursday

Raska was recalled from AHL San Jose on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Apr 5, 2023) - Will play versus Avs

Hertl (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against Colorado on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Wed Apr 5, 2023) - Might return Thursday

Lindblom (upper body) is questionable for Thursday's game against Colorado, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Player Update (Wed Apr 5, 2023) - Set to start Thursday

Kahkonen is expected to start at home against Colorado on Thursday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Player Update (Wed Apr 5, 2023) - Back with big club

Criscuolo was recalled by the Sharks on Wednesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Wed Apr 5, 2023) - Headed back to minors

Gushchin was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Exits Tuesday's contest

Hertl (undisclosed) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Lindblom (upper body) will be held out of Tuesday's matchup with Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Likely done for season

Barabanov (lower body) likely won't return before the end of the 2022-23 season, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Apr 4, 2023) - Back with Sharks

Gushchin was summoned from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Good to go

Svechnikov (lower body) will return to action Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Set to return versus Avs

Benning (lower body) is slated to play in Tuesday's matchup with Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Rejoining lineup against Colorado

Lindblom (upper body) will suit up versus the Avalanche on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Won't play Tuesday

Viel (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Guarding cage Tuesday

Kahkonen will patrol the crease at home versus the Avs on Tuesday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Sent down

Criscuolo was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Apr 3, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Gushchin was loaned to AHL San Jose on Monday.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Not expected to play Saturday

Benning (lower body) is listed among the scratches for Saturday's game versus the Coyotes, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Unavailable Saturday

Lindblom (upper body) won't play Saturday versus Arizona, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Starting Saturday

Kahkonen will defend the visiting crease in Arizona on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Remains out

Barabanov (lower body) won't play Saturday against Arizona and could be unavailable for the rest of the season, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Rises to top level

Criscuolo was promoted from AHL San Jose on Saturday.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Shifts to LTIR

Kunin (knee) was moved to long-term injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Sat Apr 1, 2023) - Summoned by big club

Gushchin was promoted from AHL San Jose on Saturday.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Undergoes shoulder surgery

Eklund, who was playing for AHL San Jose, underwent shoulder surgery on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Reassigned to AHL

Kaut was sent to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Scores overtime winner

Couture scored a goal and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Wins in overtime

Reimer stopped 23 of 26 shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Lights lamp Thursday

Hertl scored a goal on four shots, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Nabs helper in overtime win

Kaut logged an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Goal and assist Thursday

Ferraro scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Manages assist Thursday

Peterson posted an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Two helpers in NHL debut

Thrun posted two assists and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Player Update (Fri Mar 31, 2023) - Earns helper in season debut

Bordeleau notched an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Leaves game early

Lindblom (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Golden Knights.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Not playing Thursday

Barabanov (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Golden Knights, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Not playing Thursday

Benning (lower body) will not play against Vegas on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Starting Thursday

Reimer will defend the home crease versus Vegas on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Sent to AHL

Agozzino was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 30, 2023) - Recalled by San Jose

Bordeleau was recalled from AHL San Jose on Thursday.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Signs two-year deal

Knyzhov agreed to a two-year contract extension with San Jose.

Player Update (Wed Mar 29, 2023) - Sets up opening tally

Peterson logged an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Jets.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Sidelined with lower-body issue

Barabanov (lower body) is considered day-to-day and won't play Tuesday versus Winnipeg, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 28, 2023) - Up with Sharks

Viel was summoned from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 27, 2023) - Week-to-week

Svechnikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 27, 2023) - Deemed week-to-week

Johnsson (undisclosed) is considered week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 27, 2023) - Starting Tuesday

Reimer will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Winnipeg, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Keeps stacking up assists

Karlsson delivered two assists in a 5-3 loss to Calgary on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Winless in 10 straight starts

Kahkonen surrendered four goals on 29 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Flames on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Inks entry-level deal

Thrun signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks on Saturday.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Playing Saturday

Benning (undisclosed) will play Saturday versus the Flames, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Good to go

MacDonald (upper body) will be back in the lineup Saturday against Calgary, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Back in AHL

Knyzhov was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Saturday,

Injury Update (Sat Mar 25, 2023) - Missing more action

Johnsson (undisclosed) will miss more than Saturday's game against Calgary, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Back in AHL

Pouliot was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Friday.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Game-time decision Saturday

Benning (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Calgary on Saturday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Might be back Saturday

MacDonald (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Player Update (Fri Mar 24, 2023) - Set to start Saturday

Kahkonen is expected to start on the road against Calgary on Saturday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Out of action Thursday

Benning (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Canucks, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Will miss Thursday's game

MacDonald (upper body) won't return Thursday versus Vancouver, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Starting in Vancouver

Reimer will get the road start in Vancouver on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 23, 2023) - Returns to lineup Thursday

Simek (concussion/foot) will return to the lineup versus Vancouver on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Not close to returning

Gadjovich (upper body) isn't close to rejoining the Sharks, coach David Quinn told Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - May return before end of trip

Simek (concussion/foot) could play before the end of the Sharks' current road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Nearing return

MacDonald (upper body) is close to returning, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Injury Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Won't play Thursday

Johnsson (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Canucks, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Wed Mar 22, 2023) - Up with Sharks

Peterson was called up by the Sharks on Wednesday.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 20, 2023) - Exits Monday's contest

Johnsson (undisclosed) will not return Monday against Edmonton.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 20, 2023) - Not on road trip

Svechnikov (lower body) did not accompany the Sharks to Canada for the team's three-game road trip this week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 20, 2023) - Not on road trip

Svechnikov (lower body) did not accompany the Sharks to Canada for the team's three-game road this week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Mon Mar 20, 2023) - Starting in Edmonton

Reimer will guard the road goal Monday versus Edmonton, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Called up Sunday

Agozzino was called up from the AHL on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Heads to AHL

Eklund was assigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Collects assist in loss

Couture produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Scores lone goal in loss

Labanc scored a goal, added four hits and logged two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Manages assist Saturday

Sturm logged an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

Player Update (Sun Mar 19, 2023) - Skid reaches nine games

Kahkonen surrendered four goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Not playing Saturday

Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Islanders, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Expected to start Saturday

Kahkonen will guard the home goal versus the Islanders on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 18, 2023) - Back with Sharks

Kaut was recalled from AHL San Jose on Saturday.

Player Update (Fri Mar 17, 2023) - Loses close game in overtime

Reimer stopped 30 of 32 shots in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Player Update (Fri Mar 17, 2023) - Scores on penalty shot

Eklund converted on a penalty shot, fired three shots on goal, blocked three shots, added two hits and logged two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Hurt in first period

Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Kraken, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 16, 2023) - Facing Kraken

Reimer will get the home start versus Seattle on Thursday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 14, 2023) - Defending cage against Jackets

Kahkonen will patrol the crease versus Columbus at home Tuesday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 13, 2023) - Resumes skating

MacDonald (upper body) joined the Sharks at the end of Monday's practice but it's believed his timeline remains week-to-week, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - Not ready to play

MacDonald (undisclosed) won't play versus the Wild on Saturday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Sat Mar 11, 2023) - First off ice Saturday

Reimer was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Saturday, an indication that he will get the home crease versus Minnesota, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Sets new career high in points

Karlsson found the back of the net in Thursday's 4-2 loss to St. Louis.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Nets goal in loss

Hertl scored a goal in San Jose's 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Woes continue Thursday

Kahkonen stopped 26 of 30 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Blues on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Gets two helpers Thursday

Barabanov collected two assists in a 4-2 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Good to go Thursday

Johnsson (upper body) will be in the lineup against the Blues on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Won't return against Blues

MacDonald (undisclosed) will remain sidelined versus St. Louis on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Thu Mar 9, 2023) - Starting in St. Louis

Kahkonen will get the visiting crease versus St. Louis on Thursday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Hit up high Tuesday

Johnsson (upper body) left Tuesday's game versus the Avalanche after receiving a high hit, Ryan Boulding of NHL.com reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Week-to-week

Simek is considered week-to-week because of a reoccurring situation related to the two concussions he suffered this season, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Unavailable Tuesday

MacDonald (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against Colorado, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Starting in Colorado

Kahkonen will guard the road goal Tuesday against Colorado, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Up with Sharks

Pouliot was recalled from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Back in AHL

Cicek was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Player Update (Tue Mar 7, 2023) - Grabs assist in win

Lindblom notched an assist against Winnipeg on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Gets two points Monday

Couture provided a goal and an assist in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Jets.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Makes 36 saves in overtime win

Reimer saved 36 of 38 shots in a 3-2 overtime victory over Winnipeg on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Ties career high in points

Karlsson registered two assists in Monday's 3-2 overtime victory over Winnipeg.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Provides goal vs. Jets

Hertl netted a goal in San Jose's 3-2 overtime victory over Winnipeg on Monday.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Scores in win over Jets

Lorentz scored a goal in the Sharks' 3-2 overtime victory over Winnipeg on Monday.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Injured Monday

MacDonald (undisclosed) will not return to Monday's game against the Jets.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Doesn't travel with team

Simek (foot) is dealing with multiple injuries, including a foot problem, and didn't join the team for its three-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.

Player Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Between pipes versus Winnipeg

Reimer will look to ground the Jets on the road Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Injury Update (Mon Mar 6, 2023) - Didn't travel with team

Simek (foot) is dealing with multiple injuries, including a foot problem, and didn't join the team for its three-game road trip, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Monday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 5, 2023) - Summoned from AHL

Knyzhov was recalled from AHL San Jose on Sunday.

Player Update (Sun Mar 5, 2023) - Up with Sharks

Cicek was summoned from AHL San Jose on Sunday.