Kelly Hrudey announces contract not renewed by Sportsnet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Kelly Hrudey, former San Jose Sharks goaltender, revealed via social media that Sportsnet will not renew his contract for the 2026-27 season. Hrudey, recognized for his time on Hockey Night in Canada and as an analyst for the Calgary Flames, has hinted he will continue his career in a new capacity, referring to it as "act three." He finished his NHL career with 677 games played and a winning record over his 15 seasons.
- •Hrudey played for the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings
- •His media career began shortly after retirement
- •He served as an analyst since the 2014-15 season
- •Hrudey's future plans remain unspecified
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Former Sharks Netminder's Contract Not Renewed by Sportsnet
"In a social media post on Wednesday, former San Jose Sharks goaltender Kelly Hrudey announced that his contract with Sportsnet, one of Canada's biggest media companies, had not been renewed for the 2026-27 season.
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