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San Jose Sharks season preview, lineup and prediction

The San Jose Sharks enter the 2026-27 NHL campaign following their first winning record since 2019, wrapping up the prior year at 39-35-8 for 86 points and an 11th-place finish in the Western Conference. Leadership secured a multi-year extension for head coach Ryan Warsofsky alongside a major five-year, $94 million deal for young standout Macklin Celebrini, who takes on the role of team captain.

General manager Mike Grier reinforced the roster through recent drafts and acquisitions, bringing in first-round selections Ivar Stenberg, Keaton Verhoeff, and Ryan Lin alongside new additions such as Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba, while moving on from players like William Eklund and the retiring Ryan Reaves. Analysts project the club to hit 93 points and claim third place in the Pacific Division as play gets underway on October 1.

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