Jeff Kealty joins San Jose Sharks as assistant general manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Jeff Kealty is leaving the Nashville Predators to become the assistant general manager of the San Jose Sharks, effective July 17. Kealty, who has been with Nashville since 2001, previously held positions including director of amateur scouting and was named GM of the U.S. Men's National Team in 2025. His departure follows the hiring of Chris MacFarland as Predators' general manager in June, after which Kealty remained with the team through the NHL Draft. The Sharks indicated Kealty will collaborate with general manager Mike Grier on Hockey Operations.
- •Kealty spent 25 years with the Predators organization.
- •He oversaw amateur scouting and was instrumental in player acquisitions.
- •MacFarland thanked Kealty for his contributions in a statement.
- •Kealty's exit marks the second departure of a Predators executive since June.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators assistant GM Jeff Kealty leaving for San Jose Sharks
"The San Jose Sharks announced on July 17 they've hired Jeff Kealty as assistant general manager. Kealty was an assistant with Nashville since 2001.
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