en-us SportSpyder - The Latest San Jose Sharks News https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/news La saison des pools de hockey bat son plein et pour l’occasion, l’équipe des poolers du LNH.com s’est réunie pour vous offrir le premier de deux épisodes con... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:55:17 GMT NHL https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57902623 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57902623 false false For fans who don’t watch all of a team’s prospects play, it’s easy to lose track of the young players in the system, especially the defensemen who tend to take a little longer to develop. This can be especially true of European players. While you might hear their name on draft day, you sometimes don’t hear about them again for a year or two. Aside from a check in here or there, their development is a bit of a mystery. And, unless you’re a diehard hockey fan, you don’t see a lot of European hockey games and their highlight reels are few and far between. For most San Jose Sharks fans, that’s what’s likely happened when it comes to prospect Leo Sahlin Wallenius. Sahlin Wallenius has been a regular on our list since he was drafted in 2024. He ranked and was . This year, he’s smack dab in the middle at 17th. Position: Defenseman Height: 6’0″ Weight: 185 pounds Age: 20 Date of Birth: April 10, 2006 Draft Year: 2024 (53rd overall by San Jose Sharks) Shoots: Left 2026-27 Team: San Jose Barracuda The good news for fans is that this year, they won’t need to tune into European games to see who General Manager Mike Grier and his team drafted. That’s because Sahlin Wallenius is finally expected to play in North America. After two seasons of playing in the SHL, the defenseman has signed his entry-level deal with the Sharks and is scheduled to start playing with the Barracuda this fall. Sahlin Wallenius appears to be ready for the next step. He just wrapped up his first full season in Sweden’s highest league, playing for the Växjö Lakers HC in the SHL. He had 13 points (3 G, 10 A) in 32 games with Växjö and 6 points (2 G, 4 A) in 10 playoff games. Sahlin Wallenius also represented Sweden internationally, playing on the U20 team at the World Junior Championship. He had 6 points (1 G, 5 A) in 7 games and wore an “A” for Team Sweden. Sweden ultimately won gold in that tournament. What we like It was in the World Junior Championship that Sahlin Wallenius shined. Do not expect the defenseman to be a high-scoring blueliner along the lines of a Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar, but he is defensively responsible on the backend and was Sweden’s most relied upon defenseman in the WJC. “I thought Sweden’s deployment of their defensemen was exceptional too. They knew which players to use in the right moments. It always helps to have a true stopper and that’s what they had in Leo Sahlin Wallenius (SJS), who played 28:10 in the final,” after Sweden’s gold medal win at the WJC. “His progression is especially noticeable in how comfortably he handles pressure and maintains structure against high level competition … Sahlin Wallenius plays a controlled, reliable game rather than a flashy one. Offensively, he contributes through smart puck decisions and steady support play,” . Sahlin Wallenius will not always make the highlight reel plays, but he will make the right plays and sometimes, that’s better. He’s an “excellent skater” according to and a “natural playmaker.” The Sharks have built up a strong set of forwards, so a player like Sahlin Wallenius, who knows how to move the puck up the ice and distribute it while still being responsible in his own end may be just what the doctor ordered. The Athletic’s Corey Pronman says Sahlin Wallenius also has “good hands and vision.” “He’s a very solid two-way player, with a powerful and efficient stride that allows him to easily evade pressure and skate pucks up ice. He closes on checks well and is great coming back on pucks in a way that should translate,” . Areas of improvement There is no doubt that Sahlin Wallenius is a highly skilled defenseman. However, skill can be negated by a well-timed, bruising hit. A lot of criticism of the Swedish defenseman is that he isn’t tough enough, especially in the areas where it matters the most, on the boards and in front of the net. He will be tested mightily this season, where veteran AHL forwards are unforgiving in those tough areas. This will be Sahlin Wallenius’ first season playing on North American ice, and it’s going to be a tough transition for the defenseman. It’s a smaller rink than he’s used to playing on in Sweden, and that comes with drawbacks. Smaller ice takes away time and space. Forwards close in on you fast. They hit hard to separate you from the puck. Sahlin Wallenius will have to develop toughness quickly if he’s going to survive the AHL. What’s next for Sahlin Wallenius? Look for Sahlin Wallenius to ease his way onto the Barracuda this fall. He’s lucky enough to have a strong supporting cast of young defensemen to play with, including fellow countryman Mattias Havelid, who made the transition from Sweden just last season. Nolan Allan is also in the fold, and he’s a tough customer. Eric Pohlkamp is also known to bring a bit of grit while Libor Hajek will offer some veteran stability on the blueline. Sahlin Wallenius will have support as he transitions to North American hockey. He will also have the opportunity to step into a leading role on th... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:18:03 GMT Erika Towne https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57902183 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57902183 false false The Sharks missed the playoffs by just four points in 2026. Can they get in when 2027 rolls around?Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtu... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:57:24 GMT The Hockey Guy https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57900339 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57900339 false false Macklin Celebrini is here for the long haul. After finishing his second NHL season with over 100 points and proving his superstar status in the league, the Sharks rewarded him with a . Now Celebrini enters the season fully focused on hockey and leading the Sharks to the Stanley Cup playoffs. But Celebrini is not just a hockey player, he is also one of us. Hockey players have a reputation for being focused solely on hockey and nothing else, giving off the vibe that they only really care about being the best players they can be. But sitting down with actor Belmont Cameli in a video for The Hollywood Reporter, Celebrini squashed that notion. “I think hockey players in general have a bad rap of not having much personality,” . “Just kind of what the culture has always been with hockey. If you meet some of the guys that play in the NHL, it’s some of the best people you ever meet. Obviously, when the cameras are off and you’re just shooting it with them, just some of the best guys to hang out with. I feel like that doesn’t really get portrayed very well on camera. People don’t really see it.” Since joining the Sharks as the , Celebrini has captured the hearts of many in the Bay Area, quickly becoming a star right before our eyes. Celebrini firmly put himself on the map , where he finished the tournament as the leading goal scorer en route to guiding Canada to the silver medal. This offseason, Celebrini made even more history when he was named the , making him the youngest NHL player ever to receive that honor. The Sharks last made the playoffs in 2018-19, and while the team has experienced down years in recent seasons, confidence in this year’s team is sky high — especially if Celebrini stays healthy and continues to play at an elite level. Already being , Celebrini will head to training camp on a mission to become the face of the NHL. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:41:37 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57898562 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57898562 false false From roster changes to coaching strategies, what benchmarks should define a successful #SJSharks season? Is making the playoffs the only measure, or are ther... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:36:49 GMT Locked On Sharks https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57898506 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57898506 false false Macklin Celebrini is entering his third NHL season with more pep in his step. After putting together a historic campaign in 2025-26 — ending the season with over 100 points — Celebrini was . The deal is worth $18.8 million per season and will make him the highest paid player in the league. Now, Celebrini needs to decide what to buy with his newfound fortune. Speaking with actor Belmont Cameli in a video for The Hollywood Reporter, Celebrini was asked if his spending habits would change, while also revealing what he wants his first big purchase of the contract to be. “No … It’s been like a couple weeks [since signing his contract],” . “Probably a house. I don’t really need anything.” Celebrini was the and immediately became a star for the Sharks. Finishing his rookie year with 63 points, Celebrini was an NHL All-Rookie team selection. In his second season, he recorded over 100 points while putting his , where he was the tournament’s leading points scorer and named to the Olympic All-Star team while guiding Canada to the silver medal. This season, Celebrini will be crucial to the Sharks’ success. On one of the NHL’s youngest rosters, Celebrini is slated to be the face of the franchise for years to come, with the hope this season being San Jose making its first playoff appearance since the 2018-19 NHL season. The Sharks open training camp on Sept. 17 before their first preseason game on Sept. 20, beginning preparations for what should be a challenging season. But if Celebrini stays healthy and plays at a high level, the Sharks will be a team to watch all year long. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:58:59 GMT Dylan Grausz https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57898006 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57898006 false false Defenseman John Klingberg retired from professional hockey, the NHLPA announced Friday.Klingberg featured with the San Jose Sharks last season, registerin… Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:36:06 GMT Kyle Cushman https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57897744 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57897744 false false Klingberg wants to be remembered as someone teammates enjoyed playing with and “a guy that people looked up to.” Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:35:53 GMT Eric Stephens https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57896992 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57896992 true false Who are the most intriguing Sharks players at this weekend’s Rookie Faceoff event in San Jose? Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:47:08 GMT Curtis Pashelka https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57895751 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57895751 false false Cam Lund’s first full professional season did not go completely to plan, but he did not let any setbacks derail his progression. The San Jose Sharks’ 2022 second-round pick spent the 2025-26 season with the Barracuda, producing 9 goals and 16 assists for 25 points in 37 games, while replacing an injured Filip Bystedt to earn an AHL All-Star selection. His own season was then cut short by an injury, making the numbers somewhat less representative of his earlier progress. Ultimately, however, Lund showed growth and promise with the Barracuda in an already deep pool of forwards vying to push for San Jose’s forward corps. The season prior, he finished his final collegiate season at Northeastern with 18 goals and 40 points in 37 games. One could say his offensive production has been relatively consistent as he has moved up. Keep in mind, Lund has already had an 11-game NHL stint. Back in 2024-25, he scored two goals and an assist in his end of the year debut with the Sharks’ organization fresh out of college. He already had a better sense of the pace he needed to play at coming into 2025-26, and should be well-prepared to understand what’s needed this coming season. Position: Forward Height: 6’2″ Weight: 195 pounds Age: 22 Date of Birth: June 7, 2004 Draft Year: 2022 (34th overall by the San Jose Sharks) Shoots: Right 2026–27 Team: San Jose Barracuda What we like At 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds, Lund already has the physical dimensions of an NHL forward. More importantly, his size doesn’t come at the expense of mobility. Scouting reports consistently identify his skating as one of his better attributes. He is a skater with a smooth stride and speed, as shown in the highlight below. He also has the frame and strength to win puck battles. During his brief NHL stint, Lund was a good net-driver and showed a strong tendency to create chances from right in front, both off the rush and during sustained offensive zone pressure. Think of what this could mean on NHL ice. His toolkit can help create space for a teammate like Ivar Stenberg, but also provide a safe cushion for linemates in a bottom-six role as well. He’s a few years out of his draft year now, and he is still seen as a potential forward for the Sharks by the end of 2026-27 – a good sign for his sustainability as a professional. Areas of improvement Rounding out his defensive game will go a long way in helping Lund earn a full-time NHL position. Lund will have to become more engaged along the walls and use his frame to more consistently win puck battles. It is typical of a forward in their first year as a professional to have to worry more about their defensive game to move forward. Attributes like this take time to learn at a higher level, and luckily for Lund, he will be well-positioned next season to develop this more. For a player hoping to establish himself in San Jose’s middle six, that’s great news. Even if he doesn’t make the NHL cut this coming season, he should have a consistent chunk of ice time in the AHL with greater expectations. What’s next for Lund? With the depth of San Jose’s prospect pool, Lund doesn’t need to become an NHLer overnight. He needs to become predictable in the ways NHL coaches value while retaining the offensive traits that made San Jose draft him 34th overall. If he can do that, his chances to be a full-time NHL player start to look better: a 6-foot-2 forward with good straight-ahead speed and a surprising shot, someone who can carry the puck north and engage physically. That’s the kind of player who can fit into a lot of different line combinations. And there is evidence that the Sharks see that possibility. He got an early stint in 2024-25, and was a primary contributor to the farm team all of his healthy time last season. Another full season in the AHL might be likely for Lund, with some call ups to the Sharks, but this would only stand to help his development overall for a long-term future in teal. Highlights — San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) For more, here’s his interview with Brodie Brazil from January 2026: 2026 Top 25 Under 25 countdown … so far Joey Muldowney, Teddy Mutryn, Andre Gasseau, Brady Knowling and Alexander Karmanov Editor’s Note: More than 100 people voted in our fan poll this year, though admittedly, not everyone filled out the entire form, i.e., all 25 spots and the honorable mentions. In some cases, some people filled out their top ten and left the rest blank. While it makes the math a bit harder, we found the fairest (and easiest) thing to do was average the scores based on the total responses received. While blank scores counted as zero, it didn’t seem to skew the results too badly. Ultimately, this isn’t an exact science, but I think you’ll find it’s a pretty good list. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:29:45 GMT Timur Katsnelson https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57893167 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57893167 false false Brodie Brazil talks with 2026 Draft pick Ivar Stenberg about being in San Jose for Training Camp, the 2026 Rookie Faceoff and more in the latest Teal Talk. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:48:56 GMT San Jose Sharks https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57892143 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57892143 false false San Jose Sharks ignite hockey season with the highly anticipated Rookie Faceoff, featuring breakout prospects Michael Misa, Igor Chernyshov, and Ivar Stenber... Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:04:34 GMT Locked On Sharks https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57891336 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57891336 false false Earlier this week, the Kontinental Hockey League announced that former San Jose Sharks prospect Artem Guryev has signed a contract with CSKA Moscow, ending his time in North America. In a subsequent move, the 23-year-old defenseman was moved on loan to HK Sochi for the 2026-27 season. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:45:46 GMT William Espy https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57891191 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57891191 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:21:41 GMT Teal Town USA https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57890268 https://sportspyder.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/articles/57890268 false false