Pro Hockey Rumors

Beat writer for the San Jose Sharks, Curtis Pashelka, reports that Sharks’ prospect Igor Chernyshov has terminated his contract with Dynamo Moscow and will head to North America for the 2024-25 NHL season. There has been no indication that San Jose is trying to sign Chernyshov to his entry-level contract. Chernyshov was a potential first-round talent in the 2024 NHL Draft that … [Read more...] about Igor Chernyshov Coming To North America This Season

Sharks prospect Carson Wetsch has been added to Canada’s roster for the upcoming World Junior Summer Showcase, Hockey Canada announced (Twitter link). The winger was a third-round pick last month, going 82nd overall after a quality sophomore year with WHL Calgary, one that saw Wetsch record 25 goals and 25 assists in 67 games before a stint with Canada at the World Under-18s. … [Read more...] about Carson Wetsch Added To Canada’s WJSS Roster

It has been a quieter year on the salary arbitration front across the NHL.  After 23 players filed last summer, just 14 did this time around.  As expected, most have settled so far with a few hearings still pending.  Here’s a rundown of who has settled and who still needs to sign. Contracts Settled D Jake Christiansen (Blue Jackets) – one year, $775K (two-way agreement) F … [Read more...] about 2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker

The San Jose Sharks are reportedly close on a one-year contract with forward Thomas Bordeleau, per PuckPedia and Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. The contract carries a cap hit of $874K, matching Bordeleau’s qualifying offer. This marks Bordeleau’s second pro contract after spending his three-year entry-level contract bouncing between the AHL and NHL lineup. He made his … [Read more...] about Sharks Expected To Re-Sign Thomas Bordeleau

The San Jose Sharks have shored up the left side of their defense as the team announced they have signed defenseman Henry Thrun to a two-year, $2MM contract. The deal will keep the young defenseman in San Jose for the next two years after the team acquired him towards the end of the 2022-23 NHL season. General manager of the Sharks, Mike Grier, sang high praises for Thrun by … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Sign Henry Thrun