San Jose Sharks
SJHN Daily: Development Camp Fun, Cuda Add Trio, Which Free Agents Are Left?
While Mike Grier was making moves to improve the San Jose Sharks, assistant general manager Joe Will also took some time to address their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.
Forwards Jimmy Huntington and Samuel Laberge as well as defenseman Cole Clayton were signed to two-way contracts and are expected to play for the Barracuda this coming season.
6-foot-0 forward Huntington, 26, missed the majority of this past season with injury, playing in just four games but recording four points for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. When healthy, Huntington was part of two consecutive deep playoff runs in 2022-23 with the Milwaukee Admirals and 2023-24 with the Hershey Bears. He won the Calder Cup in 2024, after a AHL career-high 33 points in the regular season and 14 points in just 20 post-season appearances.
6-foot-2 forward Laberge, 28, has spent most of the last four seasons with the Utica Comets in the New Jersey Devils organization, but did make two NHL appearances during the 2023-24 season. Laberge had an AHL career-high 19 points in 59 games in 2023-24. According to Hockey Fights, Laberge appears to be a willing fighter.
6-foot-3 defenseman Clayton, 25, had spent his entire professional career up to this point with the Cleveland Monsters. An alternate captain last year, he appears to be a steady defensive presence.
At San Jose Hockey Now…
The San Jose Sharks sign John Klingberg, Philipp Kurashev and Adam Gaudette.
The Sharks acquired Alex Nedeljkovic from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
San Jose appeared to be interested in top UFA targets like Brock Boeser, but they didn’t get love back.
Welcome to #SJSharks, Michael Misa!
From the incomparable @hockeyshots: pic.twitter.com/Audtx58ev0
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) July 1, 2025
It’s day 1 of San Jose Sharks’ development camp: Sam Dickinson and Landon Marleau are among those who spoke.
William Eklund spoke on the extension that he signed with the San Jose Sharks.
Grier says that Vlasic would like to continue his playing career.
"He's a class act and one of the best players ever here."
Says Vlasic handled the news professionally, understood where #SJSharks were coming from with buyout decision.
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) July 1, 2025
Other Sharks News…
Former Shark free agency update: Mikael Granlund signs with the Anaheim Ducks. Nico Sturm is heading back to the Wild. Vitek Vanecek is heading to the Mammoth. Former Shark Cody Ceci is heading to Los Angeles. Steven Lorentz re-signs in Toronto.
Michael Misa v. Simon Wang at #SJSharks dev camp pic.twitter.com/MJIUtWKpB2
— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) July 1, 2025
Sam Dickinson sat down with Ted Ramey of the Sharks Audio Network:
.@SanJoseSharks prospect Sam Dickinson chatted with our @TedRameyMedia today at Tech CU Arena, specifically about what Sam expects in the next season.
iTunes https://t.co/iZibgiKf09
Spotify: https://t.co/VttlZKau9J
YouTube: https://t.co/r4kBeEHRCC
Sharks + SAP Center App pic.twitter.com/gHZimIjacQ— Sharks Audio Network (@SharksAudioNet) July 1, 2025
The Sharks re-signed Colin White.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic’s girlfriend Frederique Guay is pregnant!
Sharks prospects had escape room fun!
Who knew eating candy could be so stressful? 🍬
See Sam Dickinson, Carson Wetsch, and the rest of our Dev Camp roster on the ice Thursday for our Prospect Scrimmage at Tech CU Arena.
🎟️: https://t.co/YLqY9VsnZe pic.twitter.com/jRlLWzOpQY
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 1, 2025
Eating candy is stressful pt. 2 🤣🍬 pic.twitter.com/86nJqMalf9
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 1, 2025
Around the League…
Detroit Red Wings legend Alex Delvecchio passes away.
John Gibson excited for opportunity with Red Wings.
Boston Bruins acquire Viktor Arvidsson from Oilers.
Jonathan Drouin signs with Islanders.
Philadelphia Flyers have busy start to free agency.
Evan Bouchard signs extension with the Oilers.
Brock Boeser re-signs with the Vancouver Canucks.
Vladislav Gavrikov signs seven-year deal with the New York Rangers.
K’Andre Miller traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, signs extension.
Ivan Provorov signs massive extension with the Blue Jackets.
Logan Stankoven signs extension with Hurricanes.
Glen Gulutzan hired as Stars head coach.
Mitch Marner meets the (Vegas) press!
Radek Faksa returns to the Dallas Stars.
Andrew Mangiapane is heading to Edmonton.
Corey Perry is joining the Los Angeles Kings.
Jake Allen opts to stay in New Jersey.
Ryan Lindgren decides to head to the Pacific Northwest.
I like that video of Wang vs Misa. That guy has a long reach and skates well. MEV2.0 hopefully in a few years and with better skating.
It was really satisfying watching him skate that route, the way he cuts off the middle of the ice and forces Misa outside early is kind of amazing because he actually overcommits on the first move but his feet are so good that he recovers his gap almost perfectly.
Yeah, if you watch just that clip, there is a LOT to dream on when you remember that the guy he is smothering 1 on 1 has made many, many young D-men look foolish. At first I wasn’t a fan of the Wang pick, but watching his interview made me like the kid and want to root for him. Watching that highlights makes me believe the Sharks know what they are doing
I’ve been quite impressed with his game clips as well. While he’s billed as very raw, his defensive positioning and footwork are quite good, and his first pass is solid. He reminds me of Mukh quite a bit – so many tools and just needs experience and strength to become a nightmare for opposing forwards.
70s may become a status symbol around here…
I was not a fan of that pick, and truthfully still think Fiddler will be better in the end, but I’m really hoping he puts it together and has a higher ceiling than I think.
Of the remaining list, Suter is probably the best fit for SJS
Grzelyk and possibly Burns. Roslovic is another who GMMG might pursue.
I’d be pleased with any of those additions, although I suspect we have run into one of those situations where Grier is simultaneously honest and fibbing. Yesterday during his media availability, he said the majority of the heavy lifting was probably done but that he’s still open to adding if it’s the right fit, both via the UFA market and trade. He also answered a cap floor question by essentially saying the season is a long way off. There are roster spots open and nearly $10M to spend to get to the floor. If the plan was as simple as… Read more »
I got to believe GMMG has a strategic plan…and it has yet to play out.
Roslovic would be a really good pickup.
Seems like it was just a thin free agent market, and. many bad teams weren’t able to draw players. Chicago didn’t do much of anything either. Even teams that should be in playoff contention had a slow July 1. Red Wings didn’t do much. Senators didn’t do much except to get Giroux back on a one-year deal.
Lol we’re gonna claim leddy.
Nicklay Ledrow.
Between Leddy and Klingberg we might actually get a RHD for a full season.
Funnily enough. Mukh plays better on his off-side (RD)
Okay Mike the big fish are gone now…go spend some money
Bye bye Bords – you were once developing better than Eklund. But you just got passed. Happy trails.
He’ll always be a legendary VGK killer.
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Nice to see the Cuda loading up with a bit more sandpaper considering how many important prospects will be on the roster next year. If they insulate the kids with the right pieces, they should be able to make up for the offense lost in Poturalski. And they brought back Regenda, who was a really nice fit.
Every time I see whether we are going to keep Regenda, I think to myself, “if they ever try to get rid of my favorite cuddly color analyst again, I am going to snap!” And then I say, “Ohhhh, Regendaaaaaa!”
By the 10th time, you would think I’d learn
Read okay/good things about the three Cuda signings yesterday, dunno if Bowers brings anything to the table or if he’s just a plug. With Schuldt and Pots gone, wonder who’ll set the tone for the team / be a candidate for C and As. Maybe Colin White? Dark Horse Cardwell?
I’d guess White and Regenda, as the returning vets, will probably be part of that group. Maybe rotate the other As through some of the more experienced young guys like Cardwell, Gushchin if he’s still around. Thompson?
When was that? Right after Eklund was drafted?
not sad at all. Didn’t have the commitment, self awareness or drive to be an NHL player. Eklund drafted after and is about to make 5mil per while he’s going to be looking for an AHL job.
Pretty much. Bordeleau’s stock went up during his tenure at Michigan while Eklund’s was going down during that difficult final year in Sweden.
Eklund has the heart of a lion.