San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The franchise is owned by San Jose Sports & Entertainment Enterprises. The Sharks were founded on May 9, 1990, after the owners of the Minnesota North Stars sold that team and purchased an expansion team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Beginning play in the 1991–92 season, the team initially played its home games at the Cow Palace, before moving to its present home, now named SAP Center at San Jose, in 1993; the SAP Center is known locally as "the Shark Tank". They were the first team to be based in the region since the California Golden Seals relocated to Cleveland in 1976. The Sharks have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final once, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016. They have won the Presidents' Trophy once, as the team with the league's best regular season record in the 2008–09 season. They have also won six division titles as a member of the Pacific Division since 1993. The Sharks are affiliated with the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Wichita Thunder of the ECHL.

Macklin Celebrini - #71, "Mack" Macklin Richard Celebrini (born June 13, 2006) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre and captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Selected first overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft, Celebrini made his NHL debut in the 2024–25 season and was a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. Celebrini played college ice hockey for the Boston University Terriers during the 2023–24 season, and won the Hobey Baker Award that year as a freshman, becoming the youngest player to do so at 17. Internationally, Celebrini has represented Canada multiple times, including the 2024 World Junior Championships, the 2025 World Championship, the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the 2026 World Championship as team captain. In 2026, he became the youngest NHL player to play for Canada at the Winter Olympics.

Igor Chernyshov - #92, "Cherny" Igor Igorevich Chernyshov (born 30 November 2005) is a Russian ice hockey player who is a left-winger for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 33rd overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Ty Dellandrea - #10, "Delly" Ty Dellandrea (born July 21, 2000) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Dellandrea was selected in the first round, 13th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2018 NHL entry draft.

Adam Gaudette - #81, "Gauds" Adam Gaudette (born October 3, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a center for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues. Gaudette played college ice hockey for the Northeastern Huskies of the NCAA, where he won the Hobey Baker Award, Hockey East Player of the Year, and was named to the AHCA East First-Team All-American. Selected by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2015 NHL entry draft, Gaudette made his NHL debut with the team in 2018.

Barclay Goodrow - #23, "Goody" Barclay Goodrow (born February 26, 1993) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Goodrow played his junior hockey over five seasons with the Brampton Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League, serving as captain in both the final season in Brampton and the first in North Bay. Although he remained undrafted throughout his years of eligibility, Goodrow was invited to attend the San Jose Sharks' Development Camp and subsequently signed with them. During his tenure with the Sharks, he played with their American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, and helped them win their first series during the 2017 Calder Cup playoffs. During the 2019–20 season, Goodrow was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning whom he helped win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021. On July 17, 2021, with Goodrow approaching free agency, his signing rights were traded by Tampa Bay to the New York Rangers in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL entry draft. Goodrow was subsequently waived by the Rangers following the 2023–24 season, and was re-claimed by the Sharks.

Collin Graf - #51, "Grafer" Collin Graf (born September 21, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He played college ice hockey for Union College and Quinnipiac University.

Mason Marchment - #27, "Mush" Mason Marchment (born June 18, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He entered the NHL undrafted, and made his NHL debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2019–20 season.

Michael Misa - #77, "Mis" Michael Misa (born February 16, 2007) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Sharks second overall in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

Zack Ostapchuk - #63, "Chucky" Zack Ostapchuk (born May 29, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League (NHL). Ostapchuk previously played for the Ottawa Senators of the NHL, who drafted him 39th overall in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

Kiefer Sherwood - #44, "Woody" Kiefer Sherwood (born March 31, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Will Smith - #2, "Smitty" William Charles Patrick Smith (born March 17, 2005) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Smith was selected fourth overall by the Sharks in the 2023 NHL entry draft. He then played one season of college ice hockey at Boston College before making his NHL debut in the 2024–25 season.

Ivar Stenberg - #41, "Stenny" Ivar Stenberg (born 30 September 2007) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a winger for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected second overall by the Sharks in the 2026 NHL entry draft. He previously played for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and made his NHL debut at the start of the 2026–27 season.

Tyler Toffoli - #73, "Toff" Tyler Toffoli (born April 24, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the second round, 47th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2010 NHL entry draft and won the Stanley Cup with the Kings in 2014. Since his trade from the Kings in 2020, Toffoli has also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Vancouver Canucks.

Alexander Wennberg - #21, "Wenny" Alexander Wennberg (born 22 September 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a centre and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Seattle Kraken, and New York Rangers. He was drafted by the Blue Jackets in the first round, 14th overall, of the 2013 NHL entry draft. Before joining the NHL, Wennberg played professionally in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

Nolan Allan - #5 Nolan Allan (born April 28, 2003) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Allan was drafted in the first round, 32nd overall, by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2021 NHL entry draft, for whom he made his debut in 2024.

Luca Cagnoni - #42, "Cags" Luca Cagnoni (born December 21, 2004) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Sharks in the fourth round, with the 123rd overall pick, of the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Sam Dickinson - #6, "Dickie" Sam Dickinson (born June 7, 2006) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 11th overall by the Sharks in the 2024 NHL entry draft.

Michael Kesselring - #7 Michael Alan Kesselring (born January 13, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 164th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2018 NHL entry draft and made his NHL debut in the 2022–23 season.

Darnell Nurse - #25, "Nursey" Darnell Nurse (born February 4, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman and alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nurse was selected by the Edmonton Oilers seventh overall in the 2013 NHL entry draft, with which he played his first 12 years of his career before his trade to the Sharks in 2026.

Dimitry Orlov - #9, "Orly" Dmitry Vladimirovich Orlov (born 23 July 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Orlov was selected 55th overall in the second round of the 2009 NHL entry draft by the Washington Capitals, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2018 after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the finals. He represents Russia in international competition, winning gold medals at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and the 2014 IIHF World Championship. He has also played for the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes.

Jacob Trouba - #65, "Troubs" Jacob Ryan Trouba (born February 26, 1994) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Trouba was drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round, ninth overall, of the 2012 NHL entry draft. Trouba played the first six years of his career in Winnipeg before he was traded to the New York Rangers in 2019. Trouba spent five seasons with the Rangers including two and a half seasons as captain before his trade to the Anaheim Ducks in 2024. He signed as a free agent with the San Jose Sharks in 2026.

Yaroslav Askarov - #30, "Asky" Yaroslav Vladimirovich Askarov (born 16 June 2002) is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in the 2020 NHL entry draft, where he was considered as the top ranked goaltender.

Alex Nedeljkovic - #33, "Ned" Alexander Nedeljkovic (born January 7, 1996) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nedeljkovic was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round (37th overall) of the 2014 NHL entry draft.

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