Player | Rights | Pos | Age | Report | Overall | Notes | Created | Updated |
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Mikael Granlund | C | 32 | 2 of 2 | 82
L3
| Updated Stats as of March 6th 2024 Granlund is being used in all situations with the Sharks. He's averaging 20:00 TOI He appears, generally, more engaged this season overall. Through his first 48GP he produced 9G-29A 49% in the face-off circle More reliable three zone detail and compete (-7) defensively isn't terrible considering how much ice time he logs and the match-ups he ends up with every night. Mid-range physicality (51 hits - 41 shot blocks) One more year on a contract that pays him $5.0M | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 6, 2024 | |
Mario Ferraro | LD | 25 | 4 of 4 | 85
P2
| Ferraro's five game segment, leading towards trade deadline, resulted in TOI that ranged from 21:24 - 26:51 - The majority of ice time came at even strength and the penalty kill. No easy minutes for Ferraro in San Jose. Matches up against top forwards every shift. Solid skater. Depth offense. Pushes back physically. Blocks shots. Through 57 GP - 1G - 13A - 95 Hits - 162 Shot Blocks Only 25 years young. Signed through 25/26. Contract counts $3.25M against the cap. Top four 'D' who's a bit of an under the radar player. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Mar. 6, 2024 | |
Luke Kunin | RW | 26 | 1 of 1 | 77
L4
| Depth forward who plays with pace and isn't shy about battling in the trenches. Occasional threat to take pucks to the net off the rush. Used in all situations in San Jose. Not a player who would be a power-play candidate on most teams in the NHL. Through 52GP - 8G - 2A Credited with 108 hits / 38 shot blocks (-21) Defensively Expiring contract. Pending RFA. Current contract counts $2.75M against the cap. Only 26 years young. | Feb. 27, 2024 | Feb. 29, 2024 | |
Mike Hoffman | LW | 34 | 3 of 3 | 68
L4
| Pending UFA on an expiring contract that counts $4.5M against the the salary cap. When in the mood he can produce offense on the power-play. Has the ability to rip pucks from the weak side flank. Three zone detail ranges. Not the kind of player who can be trusted in key defensive scenarios. If a team were interested in him at the trade deadline they would be hoping he can provide some depth offense and improve their fortunes with the man advantage. Has recently been averaging between 7:30 - 12:00 minutes TOI. Very little push back / bump to his game. Credited with 26 hits and 24 shot blocks. 8G - 10A through 55GP ... (-18) defensively | Feb. 27, 2024 | Feb. 29, 2024 | |
Mikael Granlund | C | 31 | 1 of 2 | 82
L3
| Granlund is being used in all situations with the Sharks. He's averaging 20:00 TOI He appears, generally, more engaged this season overall. Through his first 42GP he produced 6G-25A 49% in the face-off circle More reliable three zone detail and compete (-7) defensively isn't terrible considering how much ice time he logs and the match-ups he ends up with every night. Mid-range physicality (48 hits - 35 shot blocks) One more year on a contract that pays him $5.0M | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 | |
Mario Ferraro | LD | 25 | 3 of 4 | 85
P2
| Has returned from injury that he sustained before the All-Star break. First game back was February 15th. 2-way 'D' who averages 24 minutes TOI - Deployed in all situations. Provides some secondary offense. Proficient shot blocker. Involved physically. Credited with 88 hits and 140 shot blocks in his first 51GP Added 1G - 13A offensively. Signed through 25/26. Cap hit $3.25M. Valuable middle pairing defender. Competes. Perhaps under-valued compared to his peers. | Feb. 19, 2024 | Feb. 23, 2024 | |
Mario Ferraro | LD | 25 | 2 of 4 | 85
P2
| Injured before the All-Star break - lower body - might not return until late February / Early March. 2-way 'D' who averages 22:45 TOI - 19:10 ES - 0:19 PP - 3:15 PK for San Jose Provides some secondary offense - 1G-13A Leans distributor more than shooter. Capable with the puck. Generally launches the attack clean from his zone via outlets. Involved - Credited with 58 hits and 138 shot blocks. (-21) rating speaks to the heavy lifting he has to provide on a rebuilding team more than his lack of detail. Competes - moves well - plenty of battle - depth scoring - blocks shots Signed through 25/26 - $3.25M AAV | Jan. 27, 2024 | Feb. 4, 2024 | |
Mario Ferraro | LD | 25 | 1 of 4 | 83
P2
| Has logged big minutes in SJ - on a rebuilding Sharks team No easy shifts - Used in all situations - Averages over 22:00 TOI Solid skater. 2-way D. Stocky frame. Pushes back. Blocks shots. Defensive statistics are misleading and don't tell the entire story about his value. Not a third pairing 'D' - also not a high end second pairing - somewhere in between. | Jan. 4, 2024 | Jan. 5, 2024 | |
Kevin Labanc | RW | 28 | 1 of 1 | 69
L4
| Offensive contribution has been trending down for an extended period of time. Limited contribution to team success when not producing offensively. Has the puck touch, hockey sense, to contribute on the PP No issues with NHL pace. Has some push back at times. Consistency has been issue in relation to his primary element Averages around 12:00 TOI - ES and PP - Does not PK | Jan. 4, 2024 | Jan. 5, 2024 | |
Mike Hoffman | LW | 34 | 2 of 3 | 68
L3
| Veteran NHL forward who can contribute on the PP. Rips pucks from the weak side. Outstanding release. Has always been known as an elite shooter when time and space opens up. Three zone effort ranges a great deal. Lacks defensive detail and commitment. Has averaged around 14:00 TOI in SJ. All of his ice time comes at ES and PP. Risk / Reward forward. Streaky. | Jan. 4, 2024 | Jan. 5, 2024 | |
Filip Bystedt | C | 19 | 2 of 2 | A-
L2
| Big body. Powerful. Hard to defend off the rush when he has a full head of steam. Sneaky 1vs1 skill. Extends plays along the wall. Hard to defend around the crease and out front the net. Long reach is asset when working off the cycle in the offensive zone. The kind of player who can slot into any one of the top three lines and have impact. Strong skater. Competes full 200ft. | Dec. 28, 2023 | Dec. 29, 2023 | |
David Edstrom | C | 18 | 2 of 2 | A-
L3
| Important player for Team Sweden at the WJC in Gothenburg. Only averages around 15:00 TOI but he has the hockey IQ to be used in all situations if required. Skating holds him back from being an efficient penalty killer / room to improve his small areas agility. Net front on the PP. Sets screens. Extends plays. Heavy lifter in the trenches. Generally reliable taking key draws. Combination of size, hockey sense. compete, and understated offense. Potential NHL 3F in time. | Dec. 28, 2023 | Dec. 29, 2023 | |
Collin Graf | RW | 21 | 2 of 2 | A-
L2
| Graf was on the radar last year as the leading scorer at Quinnipiac. He's still only a junior, so time will tell what he plans to do at the end of the season. Graf doesn't need a lot of time and space to create in the offensive zone. He reads how the play is developing and has knack for finding 'quiet ice'. He's also a threat off the rush. When he 'reloads' through the neutral zone he has a burst in his skating that creates separation and the ability to find open seams. Graf isn't a heavy lifter in the trenches but he has an active stick and the ability to strip opponents off the puck. His primary ice comes at ES and PP#1. He doesn't PK. It's impossible to teach puck touch and offensive zone creativity. Graf has both. | Nov. 18, 2023 | Dec. 1, 2023 | |
Calen Addison | RD | 23 | 1 of 1 | 75
P3
| Addison's role, with Minnesota before being traded to the San Jose Sharks, was as a third pairing defender at even strength ... but he was used as a distributor on the first power-play unit He's a 'transitional D' who can lead the rush when he escapes pressure in his zone, or outlet pucks and join the rush as an extra layer. When he gets the edge off the rush, especially on his strong side, he has a gear and takes the play to the net. Addison is a light, area defender in his zone. He attempts to keep his check to the perimeter with an active stick and his small area agility. When his man sets up shop, in and around his crease, he is generally at a physical disadvantage at the NHL level. A young, right shot, defenseman who is very likely to QB the PP in San Jose and provide a second layer of offense. He averaged 16:48 TOI for the Wild. 12:36 ES - 4:11 PP - | Nov. 4, 2023 | Nov. 8, 2023 | |
Kasper Halttunen | RW | 18 | 3 of 3 | B+
L2
| Adjusting to the smaller ice surface in North America - playing in London (OHL) Involved physically. Pushes back. Finishes his checks. Battles when the game slows down. Elite shooter. Fantastic release. Rips pucks from both flanks on the Knights first PP unit. Tracking up and down the ice is exposing his skating stride at times. Considerable amount of growth required in relation to his edge work and agility On straight lines he has no issues but his threshold is about 30 seconds before his pace falls off. Element is offense. Great puck touch. Quick catch and release. | Oct. 27, 2023 | Oct. 28, 2023 | |
Luca Cagnoni | LD | 18 | 1 of 1 | C+
P3
| Two-way / Transitional 'D' who excels leading the rush - and can be a threat joining as an extra layer off the attack There is some risk/reward to his game - he does take chances and can get caught up ice offensively at times His game management has room to improve but his skill set wins out Not tall - stocky - good feet - very good puck touch - potential second PP QB | Jan. 25, 2023 | Jun. 13, 2023 | |
Kasper Halttunen | RW | 17 | 1 of 3 | D+
M6
| Good size winger Outstanding release One times pucks from his weak side flank on the PP Fantastic puck touch around the crease Some bump to his game - but not over powering physically for his stature - A good skater who could push the play more aggressively / compete harder to be a difference maker | Feb. 4, 2023 | Jun. 13, 2023 | |
Will Smith | C | 18 | 3 of 3 | B+
L1
| All offense - MVP at U18 Worlds to end 2023 season - Scored 9G-11A in 7GP Elite playmaker / goal scorer / point producer Unquestionably one of the most dynamic players in the entire 2023 draft class Projects to be a top-line point producer at the NHL level and a prime contributor on a first PP unit. His off the puck detail / offensive zone exits / back check and defensive zone coverage effort will have to improve for the NHL game but his world class skill set is something to behold | Apr. 30, 2023 | - | |
David Edstrom | C | 18 | 1 of 2 | B+
L3
| Good size forward who played a key role for Team Sweden at U18 Worlds to end 22/23 Deployed in all situations - averaged 21 minutes per game TOI Took key face-offs in all three zones Sneaky good puck touch / extended plays along the boards / battled net front area Skating has room to go to another level but he gets everywhere on time. Sound compete - noticeable - appears to be a player who can be utilized in a variety of roles Scored 5G-4A in 7GP at U18's - including two GWG - On the rise | Apr. 30, 2023 | - | |
Axel Landén | RD | 18 | 1 of 1 | C+
DM
| Ends the season at U18 Worlds in 22/23 playing to his identity. Deployed at ES and PK Low risk Defensive 'D' Keeps play in front of him. Can be partnered with a more active D-partner. Didn't show any offensive upside. Makes safe plays with the puck. Moves fine. Some bump to his game occasionally. Depth prospect option. | Apr. 30, 2023 | - | |
Kasper Halttunen | RW | 17 | 2 of 3 | B+
L2
| Ended the season on a high note at the U18 Worlds in 22/23 Played to his identity offensively and pushed the pace more consistently. Shoot first mentality Rips pucks from the perimeter on the power-play. Dangerous between the dots. Quick/heavy/accurate release. Top 6 NHL forward on projection. When fully engaged / engine running at full throttle / his offensive element is attractive. | Apr. 30, 2023 | - | |
Collin Graf | RW | 20 | 1 of 2 | C+
M6
| The leading scorer at Quinnipiac. Averages around (18:00) TOI. All of his ice time comes at even strength and PP#1. Undersize, light, but very skilled. Excellent skater. Slippery. He can explode through small seams in open ice and tight quarters in the offensive zone. Above the play when his line doesn't have possession of the puck. Responsible in all three zones despite not being used on the PK. Very dangerous on the PP. Equal parts playmaker and shooter. Great stick. Finds pucks in the slot and around the net (tips and rebounds). Trending up. Could be NHL top 6 | Mar. 10, 2023 | Mar. 20, 2023 | |
Will Smith | C | 17 | 2 of 3 | B+
T3
| Top three, skilled, NHL forward on projection. Scoring at a prolific rate. Fantastic vision. Anticipates plays before they materialize. A right shot center who is solid in the face-off circle. Makes plays coming off the wall and in traffic. Great stick. His upside offensively is elite. Defensively there are some holes in his game that will need to be shored up in time. | Oct. 28, 2022 | Nov. 7, 2022 | |
Will Smith | C | 17 | 1 of 3 | B+
T3
| Another elite forward for the 2023 draft class. Averaging two points per game to start the year Solid skater. More strength will lead to more explosiveness out of the gate. Elite vision. Anticipates plays before they materialize. His game has gone to another level. Right shot center who is solid in the face-off circle. Can make plays coming off the wall or in traffic in the middle of the ice. Defensively he will need to clean up his detail as he matures. There are times he is caught watching the puck and loses his man in his zone. | Oct. 15, 2022 | Oct. 20, 2022 | |
William Eklund | LW | 19 | 1 of 1 | C+
T6
| Has potential to become a top 6 / top 3 NHL forward Element is offense Solid skater who should get quicker out of the gate as he matures and adds strength A massive threat on the PP. He sets up deep in the offensive zone and makes plays from below the goal line and around the net. More of a playmaker than a shooter. His three zone detail ranges and will need to improve for the NHL game. | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 10, 2022 | |
Quentin Musty | C | 17 | 1 of 1 | D+
M6
| Element is offense Fantastic puck skill in tight quarters and around the net Most impactful when the team has already established possession in the offensive zone Not a transition threat Needs to work on his skating and overall three zone detail. If detail improves his element becomes more trustworthy | Jul. 31, 2022 | Aug. 7, 2022 | |
Filip Zadina | RW | 22 | 1 of 1 | 46
M6
| AVG TOI (14:10) Being used mostly ES and on the PP. Does not PK His development has been showing starts and stops. Element is offense. If he doesn't start to trend up he will have to reinvent himself to have a role at the NHL level. Can be quick to space and keep plays alive along the wall. His off the puck detail is a concern as his overall commitment in his zone. On the PP he can makes plays from the half wall as a shooter or distributor. Coming into the league he was projected as a goal scorer. It's taking time. | Mar. 1, 2022 | Jul. 12, 2022 | |
Nico Sturm | C | 26 | 1 of 1 | 57
L4
| Depth role in Colorado Good size. Moves well. Competes. Has the IQ to be used in variety of roles. Shows better than average offensive tools at times but has not established consistency at the NHL level. Secondary scoring is possible. Plays with reliable detail. More ice time could lead to more results. | Mar. 3, 2022 | Jul. 12, 2022 | |
Vitek Vanecek | G | 26 | 1 of 1 | 68
1B
| An active / athletic goalie who relies on reflexes and quickness. Tracks side to side well. Good feet. Quick pads. Low net coverage / making first stops is sound. Rebound control ranges and can create grade A chances against.. Average finding pucks in traffic. Not big in his net when down in the butterfly. His game, overall, is building. Competes. Still young by NHL goalie standards | Feb. 15, 2022 | Jul. 12, 2022 | |
Cameron Lund | C | 17 | 1 of 1 | D+
L4
| A sound skater. Cameron is quick out of the gate and brings better than average open ice pace. He has good puck touch and offensive skill. Used (RS) and (PP) in USHL His off the puck detail and three zone effort has room for significant improvement. A bit moody when things don't go his (or the teams) way. When focused and engaged he can impact the game offensively. | Mar. 27, 2022 | Jul. 2, 2022 | |
Filip Bystedt | C | 18 | 1 of 2 | C+
M6
| A big body forward who plays a responsible game. . At times he uses his size and length to protect pucks and make plays in the offensive zone. Considering his stature he has opportunity to play a more punishing game than he does. A good skater who, occasionally, gains the edge off the rush and takes pucks to the net. . There are attractive elements to his game. He does many things well but nothing elite. Projects to be more of a 3rd line forward than a top 6. | May 1, 2022 | Jun. 24, 2022 | |
Mattias Hävelid | RD | 18 | 1 of 1 | B+
P3
| A 2-way / Transitional 'D' and quarterback on the PP. Excellent vision. Elite distributor. A tape to tape passer with outstanding hands. His stature is not an issue in his zone. He's an efficient defender who can get to space quickly and can outsmart opponents with his hockey IQ. Not only a distributor. He rotates to open space and can shoot the puck with authority from range. At even strength he might be a #5 'D' but he has chance to be used on PP#1 | May 1, 2022 | Jun. 24, 2022 | |
Mackenzie Blackwood | G | 25 | 1 of 1 | 58
1B
| Has missed significant time with an apparent heal injury. His body of work, for an extended period of time, has been trending down. His GAA average has ranged from 2.77 / 3.04 / 3.29 and his save % .915 / .902 / .894 over the last three seasons . Big body. Decent feet. Average gloves. Average playing the puck. Butterfly / Hybrid. He's had a tough time tracking and getting himself in proper position. Goals have been going in from long range (some from below the goal line when he loses his net) Buyer beware. Far too many pucks going through him. One more year on his contract. | Mar. 8, 2022 | Mar. 11, 2022 | |
Mike Hoffman | LW | 32 | 1 of 3 | 40
M6
| Goal scorer Power play specialist He isn't a threat in transition. Not slow but not fast. Very limited amount of grind and battle to his game. One of the top shooters in the NHL when he is afforded time and space in the offensive zone. Defensively his commitment to detail is barely adequate. | Feb. 21, 2022 | Feb. 22, 2022 | |
Magnus Chrona | G | 21 | 1 of 1 | D+
#3
| Big body goaltender who plays a butterfly / positional style When squared up properly he doesn't give shooters many options Could play deeper in his net with his size His lateral tracking / push is average Overall his net style is somewhat lethargic When on his game he doesn't get outside his posts Has work to do to be considered an NHL goalie but his foundation is in place | Dec. 11, 2021 | Jan. 17, 2022 | |
Thomas Bordeleau | C | 19 | 1 of 1 | C+
T6
| Undersize skill forward who competes and can be hard to play against. He tracks pucks and creates turnovers with his compete and tenacity Quick to space Not just an offensive threat He can be used on the PK and trusted in his zone Vision and overall hockey IQ is in place | Nov. 27, 2021 | Jan. 2, 2022 | |
Timofei Spitserov | RW | 19 | 1 of 1 | D+
DP
| A smaller forward who has some explosiveness out of the gate but not a ton of open ice separation up to speed. Appears to understand how to play the game. Generally aware in all three zones Limited touches and limited impact overall at this stage in his development. A young freshman college player who appears to lean offense as his element. Added strength will assist with his overall impact. | Oct. 30, 2021 | Jan. 1, 2022 |