San Jose Sharks overhaul defensive roster following playoff miss
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Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The San Jose Sharks enter the 2026-27 NHL season aiming to improve after missing the playoffs last year. Despite the team's absence from the postseason, Macklin Celebrini recorded a franchise-record 115 points during the 2025-26 campaign. General manager Mike Grier addressed roster needs by restructuring the defensive core, acquiring Darnell Nurse, Jacob Trouba, and Michael Kesselring. These additions join Dmitry Orlov and Sam Dickinson to provide a new look for the defensive unit. The team currently seeks secondary scoring contributions from Will Smith, Tyler Toffoli, Colin Graf, and Mason Marchment to complement Celebrini's offensive output.
- •Macklin Celebrini recorded 115 points for the Sharks during the 2025-26 season.
- •The Sharks added Darnell Nurse, Jacob Trouba, and Michael Kesselring to the defense this summer.
- •Will Smith contributed 24 goals and 59 points for San Jose last season.
- •San Jose missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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"The San Jose Sharks missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs . However, it was far from a poor season for San Jose. Macklin Celebrini emerged as one of the best players in the world in 2026-27. And he nearly single-handedly carried this team into the playoffs. In the end, San Jose didn’t have enough to qualify. Still, it’s clear this team is better now […] The post 3 burning Sharks questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Chicago Blackhawks once again missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. The Blackhawks did not reach the highs that similar teams such as the San Jose Sharks reached a year ago. But Connor Bedard and his teammates still made progress as a team in 2025-26. The Blackhawks want to turn the corner sooner rather than later. Chicago has some very […] The post 3 burning Blackhawks questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:47 AM3 burning Blackhawks questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The Chicago Blackhawks once again missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. The Blackhawks did not reach the highs that similar teams such as the San Jose Sharks reached a year ago. But Connor Bedard and his teammates still made progress as a team in 2025-26. The Blackhawks want to turn the corner sooner rather than later. Chicago has some very […] The post 3 burning Blackhawks questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:00 AM3 burning Sharks questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
The San Jose Sharks missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs . However, it was far from a poor season for San Jose. Macklin Celebrini emerged as one of the best players in the world in 2026-27. And he nearly single-handedly carried this team into the playoffs. In the end, San Jose didn’t have enough to qualify. Still, it’s clear this team is better now […] The post 3 burning Sharks questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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