The San Jose Sharks have recalled forward Igor Chernyshov from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the San Jose Barracuda as of March 12.<\/p>\n
Chernyshov has played 15 NHL games this season, tallying three goals and eight assists. He was the 2024 NHL Entry Draft’s No. 33 overall selection and\u00a0had seven points in his first seven career games. The Sharks are seeing play at the Boston Bruins on March 12. The recently recalled forward will not see play against the Bruins; the last the media heard<\/a> the Sharks were working on his travel accommodations.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chernyshov is expected to meet the team in Boston and to then travel with the team as they head to Canada to see action against the Montreal Canadiens on March 14.<\/p>\n Who is Igor Chernyshov?<\/p>\n Chernyshov \u2014 who is 20 \u2014 is known as a\u00a0dynamic 6\u20192\u2033 power forward.<\/p>\n He previously spent all of his pre-draft development in Russia but opted to immediately sign with San Jose and come to North America.<\/p>\n The #SJSharks<\/a> have recalled F Igor Chernsyhov from the @sjbarracuda<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chernyshov appeared in 15 NHL games earlier this season, logging 11 points (3g, 8a).<\/p>\n \u2014 San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) March 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Chernyshov last\u00a0played in the NHL on Jan. 19 against the Florida Panthers and saw great success<\/a> in the league during the month of December, 2025.<\/p>\n His former league experience came while san Jose was making offensive adjustments due to injuries.\u00a0Chernyshov previously has a spot on the then top line of Macklin Celebrini and William Eklund.<\/p>\n Eklund previously missed practice for the Sharks on March 11 and was battling a lower body injury. He did see play against the Bruins, however\u00a0Chernyshov seems to have still been recalled as a precaution.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0NHL rescinds penalty for Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon<\/a><\/p>\n