Sharks sign Libor Hajek, part ways with coach Cody Ward
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Libor Hajek to a one-year, two-way contract on July 9, 2026. Hajek joins AHL veteran Roland McKeown, who was also recently signed, as part of the defensive lineup for the upcoming season. The Sharks announced they would not renew the contract of video coach Cody Ward after four years. Former player William Eklund reminisced about his time with the Sharks while expressing excitement for his new role with the Ottawa Senators.
- •Libor Hajek joined the Sharks on a one-year contract.
- •Cody Ward's contract as video coach was not renewed.
- •William Eklund looks forward to playing with the Senators.
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — SJHN Daily: Sharks Sign Defenseman & Let Coach Go, Eklund Reminisces About San Jose
"William Eklund has a lot of great memories from his time with the San Jose Sharks. “It was a great […] The post SJHN Daily: Sharks Sign Defenseman & Let Coach Go, Eklund Reminisces About San Jose appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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