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Philadelphia offered Leo Carlsson a five-year, $90 million deal ($18 million AAV), with Anaheim seven days to match or receive four first-round picks; this move doesn’t affect Macklin Celebrini since he’s not eligible for an offer sheet, but it could set a benchmark for his next Sharks contract, likely in the high-teens AAV given cap growth and San Jose’s financial flexibility.
San Jose signed 18-year-old forward Ivar Stenberg, the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, to a three-year entry-level contract after a breakout SHL season with Frolunda (33 points in 43 games), the most by an 18-year-old in SHL since the Sedin brothers. Stenberg just finished development camp and scored in the Prospect Scrimmage; he’ll join his first NHL training camp in September and may participate in the 2026 Rookie Faceoff. The Sharks continue their practice of housing young players with current or former Sharks to help them acclimate, with potential housing arranged through Alexander Wennberg.
The Sharks signed 2026 No. 2 overall pick Ivar Stenberg to an entry-level contract and expect him to push for a top-nine role next season; development camp impressed with his speed and hockey sense, and Sharks officials say there’s a learning curve ahead. Stenberg will train in Gothenburg, is excited to play with Macklin Celebrini, and can play both wings (preferring left).
San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp, adding a 6-foot-4 top-four blueliner on a deal through 2030 with a $9.25M AAV. Nurse is expected to bolster the Sharks’ defense and penalty kill, and his no-trade list expansion was noted; the Oilers shift includes Mukhamadullin’s status as a former Meier trade centerpiece. The report also mentions a Jacob Trouba signing on the same day.
San Jose strengthens its shaky blue line by acquiring Darnell Nurse from Edmonton in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp. The move adds a mobile, top-four presence but comes with Nurse’s $9.25 million AAV, potentially creating cap headaches as the Sharks’ young core rises in cost. Edmonton gains cap flexibility by shedding the contract. Pronman views Nurse as a solid No. 3/4, Mukhamadullin as a future No. 4/5, and Sharp as an AHL-caliber defenceman. Grades: Sharks B+, Oilers B.
The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers for Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp, taking on Nurse’s $9.25 million cap hit as part of an eight-year, $74 million deal. Nurse, who turns 32 next February, brings veteran leadership and top-pair experience to a defense-already-thematic rebuild, while Edmonton reshapes its roster. The Sharks also signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $33 million contract that day, and now have about $14 million in cap space as they pursue a playoff run next season.
Darnell Nurse was traded from the Oilers to the Sharks for defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and the rights to Zachary Sharp; Nurse, 31, is under four years remaining on an eight-year, $74 million contract and brings top-pair experience and leadership, while Mukhamadullin had 12 points in 50 games this season and Sharp is a 21-year-old defenseman who has yet to sign.
On the 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman suggested Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski would likely want to win somewhere else, with his no-movement clause limiting a quick Sharks move; Dallas is cited as a sensible destination, and Werenski’s contract through 2027-28 means the situation could shift in two years as San Jose contends around young star Macklin Celebrini.
The San Jose Sharks used this weekend’s NHL Draft to jump-start their rebuild, grabbing high-upside winger Ivar Stenberg at No. 2, trading William Eklund to the Senators, adding a solid blue-line piece in Keaton Verhoeff, and taking a 7-foot-1 project, Alexander Karmanov, with the 201st pick, all while Macklin Celebrini’s strong showing remains a beacon of hope for the franchise.
The San Jose Sharks are among several teams pursuing Norris-winning defenseman Zach Werenski as Columbus Blue Jackets field trade calls; Werenski has two years left on a $9.583 million AAV deal and isn’t seeking an extension with Columbus, while CBJ wants NHL-ready assets. Amid the trade chatter, SJ also drafted towering defenseman Alexander Karmanov and fans react to the Sharks’ draft haul and ongoing trade discussions.
After a whirlwind first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, Sharks GM Mike Grier is pursuing a two-track plan: immediate improvement with a stronger forward core and top-pair defenseman, and long-term growth via three first-round picks and a deep farm system. Goaltending looks solid (Askarov/Nedeljkovic), but the forward group needs size and finish, and the blueline requires a premium defender; realistic routes include adding a veteran winger (e.g., Rakell or Marchment) and pursuing a top defenseman through trades or in-season moves, while developing young players like Stenberg, Verhoeff, Lin, Gustafson and Karmanov.
Alexander Karmanov, a 7-foot-1 defenseman from Moldova, was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the seventh round—making him the tallest player ever drafted in NHL history (7-foot-4 in skates). He split the 2025-26 season between the GOJHL’s Brantford Titans and the OHL’s North Bay Battalion, recording two assists in 20 OHL games and seven points in GOJHL play. Karmanov is set to play for Penn State starting in 2027-28 and is expected to return to North Bay this season. While his skating isn’t highly regarded, his size gives him a notable defensive reach, drawing comparisons to Zdeno Chara.
The Sharks traded up from 27 to 21 to draft 18-year-old right-shot defenseman Ryan Lin of the Vancouver Giants with their third first-round pick, sending 27, 62 and 120 to the Flyers; Lin posted 14 goals and 57 points in 53 games last season as San Jose aims to bolster its blue line alongside Ivar Stenberg and Keaton Verhoeff.
Toronto selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick, aiming for an instant offensive boost, while San Jose reshaped its future with two top-10 picks (Ivar Stenberg at No. 2 and Keaton Verhoeff at No. 9) and a later move to acquire Ryan Lin at No. 21; Seattle added Chase Reid at No. 7 and St. Louis traded for Mason McTavish, highlighting a draft night focused on depth and high-end prospects across positions.
San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier walked away from the 2026 NHL Draft's first round with three picks—Ivar Stenberg at No. 2, Keaton Verhoeff at No. 9 and Ryan Lin at No. 21—seen as future-building blocks rather than immediate fixes to the blue line. Stenberg is hailed as a complete, high-upside winger; Verhoeff and Lin are strong defensive prospects who could contribute down the road. The Sharks reportedly explored a deal for an established defenseman (including discussions involving William Eklund) but did not pull the trigger, choosing the best-player-available approach and aiming to bolster their depth for tomorrow.