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Vitek Vanecek  • G  •  Sharks

Vitek Vanecek To Miss "At Least A Couple Of Weeks"

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (upper body) faces a multi-week absence. Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky has said Vanecek will be out for "at least a couple of weeks." Vanecek was injured in very unfortunate circumstances during Tuesday's encounter with Winnipeg, as he was hit in the head by a puck while he was sitting on the bench as the backup goalie. It's another setback for Vanecek during a frustrating campaign, which has seen him post a 3-8-1 record. The team has recalled Yaroslav Askarov from the AHL to compete for playing time with newly acquired Alexandar Georgiev, who has started life in San Jose with a 1-1-0 record.
3 days ago   
Tyler Toffoli  • C  •  Sharks

Tyler Toffoli In Danger Of Missing Saturday's Game

San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (illness) might be forced to skip his first game of the season on Saturday versus Utah. He's dealing with an illness and is considered a game-time call. Toffoli has had a fine campaign in San Jose, leading the team with 12 goals and posting 20 points across 32 appearances. Fabian Zetterlund is the projected replacement for Toffoli on the first line if he can't play. The Swedish forward shares the fourth spot in scoring on the team with Toffoli, having recorded his 20 points via nine goals and 11 assists. Zetterlund should also get extra usage on the power play if Toffoli is out.
7 days ago   
Alexandar Georgiev  • G  •  Sharks

Alexandar Georgiev Traded To Sharks

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev has been traded to the San Jose Sharks. The Avalanche also departed with forward Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2025 fifth-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick in the deal, receiving goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood and forward Givani Smith. This is the second goalie deal in a short space of time for the Avalanche, who picked up Scott Wedgewood from Nashville on Nov. 30. With its No. 1, Georgiev, off form, Colorado has registered a league-worst .880 save percentage this season. Georgiev, who's been the league leader in wins for two consecutive seasons, has finished 8-7-0 across 17 starts this campaign. He will need to outplay Vitek Vanecek in San Jose to earn regular playing time.
Dec 9   
Alexandar Georgiev  • G  •  Sharks

Alexandar Georgiev Busy In Saturday's Victory

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev stopped 29 of the 30 shots he faced during his victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Avalanche got out to a two-goal lead, and Georgiev was able to keep Detroit contained. His lone blemish came late in the second period on a deflection by Lucas Raymond. This was a nice bounce-back showing for the 28-year-old, as he has not tallied a victory in each of his previous three outings. Georgiev carried a hefty 5.18 GAA and a .823% SV during this stretch. Overall, Georgiev sits with a 3.38 GAA and .874% SV. Despite this promising showing, fantasy managers should continue to view Georgiev as a high-risk streaming option in favorable matchups, given his struggles throughout the opening months of the season.
Dec 8   
Mikael Granlund  • C  •  Sharks

Mikael Granlund A Game-Time Call Friday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision for Friday's tilt against Seattle. After missing two games with an upper-body injury, Granlund returned to practice on Thursday. It's a positive sign regarding his potential availability, but the team hasn't made his return official yet. The Sharks have scored 10 goals in two games without Granlund, but they would definitely love to have him back in the mix. The Finnish veteran is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance with the team and leads San Jose with 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 23 outings this campaign.
Nov 29   
Barclay Goodrow  • C  •  Sharks

Barclay Goodrow Placed On Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks center Barclay Goodrow (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He's set to miss his first action of the season after suffering an upper-body injury in Wednesday's game against Ottawa. Goodrow has been a disappointment this season, providing only two goals in 25 games on the offensive end. However, San Jose will miss his physical presence, as Goodrow averages nearly two hits per game. Ethan Cardwell has been called up from the minors to take Goodrow's spot on the roster. The 22-year-old boasts seven points (one goal, six assists) in 13 AHL appearances this season.
Nov 29   
Mikael Granlund  • C  •  Sharks

Mikael Granlund Remains Sidelined Wednesday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) will sit out a second straight game on Wednesday versus Ottawa. San Jose's leading scorer missed his first game of the season Monday night against Los Angeles and continues to rehab an upper-body injury. With Granlund on the shelf, Macklin Celebrini produced his first career three-point outing against the Kings and will be relied upon heavily again Wednesday night. He's joined on the first line by William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund, with Alex Wennberg centering the second line, flanked by Luke Kunin and Tyler Toffoli.
Nov 27   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Records First Career Three-Point Game

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini put together his first career three-point game in Monday's 7-2 win against Los Angeles. He reached the milestone with a pair of goals and an assist. Celebrini, who scored his second goal of the night on the power play, became only the second teenager in Sharks history to total three points in a single game, joining the legendary Patrick Marleau. A hip injury delivered an early blow for Celebrin's rookie campaign, but he's starting to make noise, with five points picked up in three games. Despite missing 12 games, Celebrini sits fifth in scoring among first-year players with 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 12 outings.
Nov 26   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund A Game-Time Call For Saturday

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (undisclosed) has been labeled as a game-time call for Saturday's matchup against Buffalo. The 22-year-old would be a big loss for the Sharks, as Eklund has enjoyed his best spell of the season lately. He has tallied seven points (two goals, five assists) in six games. Only Mikael Granlund (24) has scored more points on the Sharks roster than Eklund (16) in 2024-25. Will Smith will return to the lineup on Saturday and might see extra action because of Eklund's absence.
Nov 23   
Macklin Celebrini  • C  •  Sharks

Macklin Celebrini Tallies Two Assists In Thursday's Loss

San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini registered two assists in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss against St. Louis. Celebrini's work on the power play helped Alex Wennberg to tie the score at one in the first period, and his second assist came with just nine seconds left in regulation as Wennberg scored again. Mikael Granlund also had an assist on both plays. Celebrini sits on seven points (four goals, three assists) through his first 10 career games. Only Tomas Hertl (10) has recorded more points in his first 10 games for San Jose as a teenager. Celebrini has done well, but his consistency needs work, as most of his scoring has come from three multi-point games.
Nov 22   
Yaroslav Askarov  • G  •  Sharks

Yaroslav Askarov Makes Sharks Debut Thursday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov will make his team debut in Thursday's battle against St. Louis. The 22-year-old is getting a look by the team after going 6-3-0 in the AHL, allowing 1.92 goals with a .939 save percentage. Askarov has previously worked in three NHL games with the Nashville Predators, posting a 1-1-0 record with a 2.58 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. St. Louis averages only 2.45 goals per game, which is the fourth-lowest mark in the league, making this a good matchup for Askarov.
Nov 21   
Mikael Granlund  • C  •  Sharks

Mikael Granlund Good To Go Thursday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) will be in the lineup on Thursday versus St. Louis. He missed the ending of Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Dallas with an upper-body injury, but fortunately for the Sharks, Granlund will be good to go Thursday night. Following a two-point effort versus the Stars, Granlund has tallied eight points (three goals, five assists) across his last seven appearances. He's offered solid production for fantasy managers throughout the campaign, posting nine goals and 22 points in 21 games. Granlund has recently been skating on the second line after serving as the first-line center during Macklin Celebrini's absence.
Nov 21   
Mikael Granlund  • C  •  Sharks

Mikael Granlund Exits Late With Injury Wednesday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (upper body) was injured late in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Dallas. He exited after taking a big hit from Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. Granlund tallied a short-handed goal and an assist before leaving. The Finnish veteran tops San Jose's scoring charts with 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) in 21 games. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky didn't have an update on Granlund after Wednesday's contest, leaving him questionable for Thursday's meeting with St. Louis. If Granlund is out, Alex Wennberg will likely move to the top six, boosting his fantasy value. However, Wennberg has badly struggled in 2024-25, picking up nine points (three goals, six assists) in 21 games and going scoreless in 15 outings.
Nov 21   
William Eklund  • LW  •  Sharks

William Eklund Scores Twice In Overtime Victory

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund provided two goals in Monday's 5-4 overtime win against Detroit. He squeezed a power-play marker between two Red Wings strikes in the first period and tied the game at two during even-strength play in the second. Eklund was highly efficient in front of the net, bagging his two goals with only three shots on goal. The Sharks have looked much better in recent weeks, and it's helped Eklund to heat up. He finds himself on a four-game point streak that consists of two goals and four assists. For the season overall, Eklund has registered 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 19 outings. He is well on his way to surpassing the 45 points he had during his rookie campaign last year.
Nov 19   
Vitek Vanecek  • G  •  Sharks

Vitek Vanecek Unavailable On Monday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (upper body) will not dress for Monday's clash against Detroit. He sustained an upper-body injury against Pittsburgh on Sunday and is considered day-to-day. Playing on a struggling team, Vanecek hasn't celebrated many victories in 2024-25, going 2-5-1 while allowing 3.36 goals with a .899 save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 3-5-3, will start Monday's game, with highly-rated prospect Yaroslav Askarov summoned from the minors to work as the backup. The Sharks have a back-to-back set later in the week, meaning Askarov might see action very soon. He has managed a 6-3-0 record in the AHL this season with a 1.92 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage.
Nov 18   
Mackenzie Blackwood  • G  •  Sharks

Mackenzie Blackwood Shuts Out Former Team

San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood found an answer to all 44 shots the New Jersey Devils generated against him on Sunday, producing his first shutout of the season in a 1-0 win. Blackwood, a former Devil, improved to 3-4-2 for the season. Life on the Sharks roster tends to be difficult for goalies, but Blackwood has made it look easy lately. All of his three wins have come in his last four starts. Blackwood's goals-against average stands at 3.10, and he has recorded a .910 save percentage. The 27-year-old shares the net with Vitek Vanecek in San Jose and will likely get the night off against Philadelphia on Monday.
Nov 11   
Jake Walman  • D  •  Sharks

Jake Walman Remains Out On Sunday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday versus New Jersey. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the matchup. It's been a productive campaign for Walman, who has recorded nine points, 35 shots, 22 blocks, and 16 hits in 12 appearances. Rookie Jack Thompson will continue to fill in for Walman. Thompson recently scored his first career goal and has picked up four points in eight games. However, three of his points have come on the power play, and San Jose faces a good penalty-killing team on Sunday, making it tough for Thompson to add to his account.
Nov 10   
Jake Walman  • D  •  Sharks

Jake Walman Will Not Play Thursday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will not play on Thursday due to an upper-body injury. Walman has had a weird couple of weeks, first contributing seven points in a three-game stretch last week, then getting healthy scratched for disciplinary reasons on Tuesday, and now missing Thursday's game with a new injury. It's unfortunate timing, as Walman has been on a tear recently, but hopefully the 28-year-old's injury isn't severe. Jack Thompson will once again step in for Walman and should get a little powerplay time, but expect Timothy Liljegren to see the most time with the man advantage.
Nov 7   
Ty Dellandrea  • C  •  Sharks

Ty Dellandrea Ready To Rejoin Action On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (hand) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is poised to re-enter the lineup on Tuesday versus Columbus. The 24-year-old has missed four games with a hand injury. Dellandrea has been limited to one goal in nine appearances in a bottom-six role. He currently holds no fantasy value, but Dellandrea will be a useful addition to the Sharks lineup as a player who can win faceoffs on a consistent basis. This season, he has won 52.9 percent of his duels at the dot. With Macklin Celebrini (hip) also back in the lineup, San Jose has sent Daniil Gushchin and Ethan Cardwell down to the minors.
Nov 5   
Jake Walman  • D  •  Sharks

Jake Walman Sits As Healthy Scratch On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman will be a healthy scratch against Columbus on Tuesday. Walman recently erupted for seven points in three games, and he's been by far the most productive blue-liner on the team, but Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky has decided to sit him for Tuesday's game. Walman's work includes one goal and eight assists in 13 games this season. Jack Thompson, who has tallied three assists in six appearances, will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday. He will skate on the second defensive pairing and with the second power-play unit.
Nov 5   
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