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Sharks add emergency backup goalie, new staff members to hockey operations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Sharks add emergency backup goalie, new staff members to hockey operations

Summary

The San Jose Sharks have signed Nathan Airey as their new emergency backup goalie and promoted two staff members from the San Jose Barracuda. Alongside Airey, the team has appointed Eric Pinsky as assistant video coach and Josh Woodard as equipment manager. They also added amateur scouts Cameron Burt and Tyler Holske. The Sharks are required to employ a full-time traveling EBUG starting in the 2026-27 season. Macklin Celebrini's contract talks and a potential trade for Connor Hellebuyck are ongoing stories in the franchise.

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Key Details

•Nathan Airey has been signed as the new emergency backup goalie.
•Eric Pinsky promoted to assistant video coach from Barracuda.
•Josh Woodard takes over as equipment manager.
•Cameron Burt and Tyler Holske join as amateur scouts.
•NHL requires full-time EBUGs starting in 2026-27 season.

Latest Updates

10:23 PMYahoo Sports — SJHN Daily: Sharks Sign EBUG, NBC Hires New Pregame Live Host, Makar Surpasses Celebrini AAV

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