Pro Hockey Rumors

As the Sharks look to add some depth to a league-worst roster, they’re interested in taking on Cam Atkinson from the Flyers for some depth scoring help, TSN’s Darren Dreger writes. A trade could be blocked if Atkinson has San Jose on his 10-team no-trade list, though. That’s likely the case, as sources tell Dreger the veteran winger “isn’t keen on a move to the … [Read more...] about Sharks Showing Trade Interest In Cam Atkinson

San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier told reporters today that former NHLer Marco Sturm was a candidate for the Sharks head coaching position and the team did engage in conversations with Sturm but added that the 45-year-old was not a finalist for the position (as per Sharks writer Curtis Pashelka). The veteran of 938 NHL games spent eight seasons with the Sharks from … [Read more...] about Sharks Notes: Sturm, Couture, Celebrini

The threat of losing Ryan Warsofsky to another team was likely a contributing factor in the Sharks’ choice to name him as their next head coach, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet opined on Friday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. Warsofsky, who became the youngest head coach in the league this week at age 36, would have received considerable interest from around the league if he was passed … [Read more...] about Sharks Notes: Warsofsky, Sturm, Graham, Wiseman, ECHL

Sharks assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky is getting a big promotion. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, he’s filling their head coaching vacancy after being passed over for the title two years ago. San Jose promptly made the hiring official via a press release. “We’re very excited to announce Ryan as the 11th head coach of the San Jose Sharks,” said general manager Mike … [Read more...] about Sharks Hire Ryan Warsofsky As Head Coach

While not a first-pairing defenseman on nearly any other team in the league, Mario Ferraro was the Sharks’ number-one man on the blue line this season by default after Erik Karlsson’s departure. The 25-year-old was drawing trade interest during the season, but he wore teal for the remainder of the campaign and remains in San Jose – for now. He’s not explicitly on the trade … [Read more...] about Sharks Still Listening To Offers For Mario Ferraro