Toffoli, Goodrow Are Sharks’ New Alternate Captains

Tyler Toffoli and Barclay Goodrow are the San Jose Sharks’ new alternate captains.

One takeaway from #SJSharks media day – both Barclay Goodrow & Tyler Toffoli have ‘A’ on their sweater w/o an official practice yet. Clearly, The team believes they’re bringing in high character leaders to the dressing room.

— Alan Hoshida (@AHoshidaSports) September 18, 2024

This offseason, Toffoli inked the largest contract the Sharks have given to an outside free agent: four years, $24 million. Toffoli never sported an ‘A’ in his eight years with the Los Angeles Kings but wore one with the Montreal Canadiens in 2021-22 before he was later traded. He was also captain of Team Canada for the 2023 World Championships.

Barclay Goodrow was an alternate captain for three years with the New York Rangers before being placed on waivers. Before that, Goodrow spent two seasons as an alternate captain and one as captain with the OHL’s North Bay Battalion.

According to the San Jose Sharks’ Instagram, Mario Ferraro also still has an “A”.

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It is unclear whether Luke Kunin or Mikael Granlund will continue as alternate captains after being given the letters late last season.

Congrats Tyler and Barclay!

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast breaks down the 2024 Rookie Faceoff! How did Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and company look at the tournament? Which San Jose Sharks prospects look ready for pro hockey? Keegan and Sheng talk that more on the latest episode!

Who is on the San Jose Sharks roster for training camp?

Per Sheng Peng, Luca Cagnoni is expected to play in the AHL this season.

Kevin Labanc joins the New Jersey Devils on a PTO.

Several former San Jose Sharks will be in the broadcast booth this season.

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

I am thrilled and incredibly humbled to be named the new host for @NBCSSharks with @NBCSAuthentic

It means way more than you’d even think. This isn’t just a job. It is the JOB.

Just a kid from Gilroy with a dream…more⤵️#SJSharks #TeamTeal #NHL #GetToJob pic.twitter.com/LyVXJwab7A

— Alan Hoshida (@AHoshidaSports) September 17, 2024

Mike Hoffman heads to the Edmonton Oilers on a PTO.

Which San Jose Sharks prospects stood out to The Athletic last weekend?

Luca Cagnoni checking in post-win 🤳⤵️ pic.twitter.com/pJA0eG6guc

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) September 16, 2024

AROUND THE NHL…

Nick Foligno is captain of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Don Sweeney says recent reports on Jeremy Swayman‘s contract are false.

Robin Lehner’s future in Vegas is unclear after failing to report to medical exam.

Erik Karlsson is day-to-day with an injury as training camp opens.

Peyton Krebs signs a two-year extension in Buffalo.

What will be the Utah Hockey Club’s future name?

Colorado Avalanche players discuss Valeri Nichushkin at training camp.

Tampa Bay Lightning name Victor Hedman as captain.

Carter Verhaeghe wants to stay with Florida Panthers.

The Blue Jackets have unveiled preliminary plans to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in the 2024-25 season:

– All CBJ players will wear a helmet sticker with GAUDREAU, both Johnny's #13 and Matthew's #21, and two doves in the 2024-25 season
– Moment of silence will be held… pic.twitter.com/k4VlIHYaHZ

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) September 18, 2024