San Jose Sharks
Macklin Celebrini turned into a superstar in year two, a 115-point season on 45 goals at age 19 that put him squarely in the Art Ross conversation and made every Sharks shift appointment viewing. San Jose jumped more than 25 points but still missed the playoffs in a brutal Western Conference, and the summer was all about the future. An unreal 2026 draft landed Ivar Stenberg second overall, the winger the Sharks are betting becomes Celebrini's running mate for the next decade, along with defensemen Keaton Verhoeff (ninth) and Ryan Lin. Both blueliners may need another year to arrive, but that suits a team building for the long haul rather than for next spring. The cost was a familiar face, with William Eklund shipped to Ottawa. Will Smith (59 points) and goalie Yaroslav Askarov keep developing on the same timeline, while veteran forward Mason Marchment and defensemen Jacob Trouba and Darnell Nurse were brought in to add size and experience around the kids. The rebuild is arguably the most fun watch in the league, and the graduation is one year away, now built around Celebrini and Stenberg.
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Cap & contracts FAQ · 2026-27
How much salary cap space do the San Jose Sharks have in 2026-27?
The San Jose Sharks have $16.69M in salary cap space for the 2026-27 season, with $87.31M committed against the $104.0M cap (84% utilization).
Who is the highest-paid player on the San Jose Sharks?
Darnell Nurse is the San Jose Sharks' highest-paid player with a $9.25M cap hit, signed through 2030.
How many players do the San Jose Sharks have signed for 2026-27?
The San Jose Sharks have 24 players signed toward the 23-man active roster (1 over limit).
Who are the San Jose Sharks' highest-paid players?
The San Jose Sharks' top cap hits for 2026-27 are Darnell Nurse ($9.25M), Jacob Trouba ($8.25M), Logan Couture ($8.0M).
5-year points history
Regular-season points, last five seasons.
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2026 Draft Class
Full board →3 selections in rounds 1-3. Prospect pages; NHL roster spots come as they sign.
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