San Jose Sharks are allowing Nikolai Kovalenko and a group of other players to become unrestricted free agents.

San Jose Sharks’ Nikolai Kovalenko #15 faces off against the Calgary Flames in the third period of their game at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The San Jose Sharks are looking to get their rebuild on track and are betting on the hiring of an NHL legend who won an MVP award and also spent part of his playing career with the Boston Bruins.

Staff: Sharks GM Mike Grier will be bringing back head coach Ryan Warsofsky and his staff for a 2nd season as San Jose continue to navigate this rebuild during what will likely be another tank season.

San Jose Sharks' Collin Graf (51), with Team Black, grapples with S.J. Sharkie as San Jose Sharks head coach and referee Ryan Warsofsky keeps an eye on the scuffle in the second period of their ...

The Sharks continue to add experience to the locker room, signing a former Calder Memorial Trophy winner who played for Oilers last season.