When the San Jose Sharks acquired Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks, the biggest talking point around the move quickly became Sherwood\u2019s pending unrestricted free agent status following this season.<\/p>\n
The Sharks gave up two second-round draft picks and defenseman Cole Clayton to bring Sherwood to the Bay Area, but according to Chris Johnston on Insider Trading, there hasn\u2019t been much progress<\/a> toward an extension to this point.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s still a pretty big gap between where the Sharks see Sherwood\u2019s next contract going and what he and his agent think is fair,\u201d Johnston said on Tuesday. \u201cThere\u2019s still some work that needs to be done there, and I think Sherwood is comfortable that he can push for as much as $30 million on a long-term deal.\u201d<\/p>\n At 30 years old, Sherwood is in the middle of a career year, with 17 goals in just 44 games.<\/p>\n At San Jose Hockey Now\u2026<\/p>\n Kiefer Sherwood<\/a> would \u201chelp 32 teams\u201d, according to NHL scouts.<\/p>\n Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a> dropped the gloves with Sergei Bobrovsky in a rare goalie fight.<\/p>\n How Mike Grier<\/a> solves the forward logjam will be telling.<\/p>\n Kiefer Sherwood<\/a> reflects on time with Canucks, arriving in San Jose today.<\/p>\n Will Smith<\/a> discusses his injury, Macklin Celebrini coming to his defense, and more.<\/p>\n Other Sharks News\u2026<\/p>\n Elliotte Friedman speculates the San Jose Sharks could be a fit<\/a> for Artemi Panarin. (Begins at 33:00)<\/p>\n The blueline is a priority for San Jose moving forward, as they are open to buying & selling. They\u2019re listening on all their pending UFA dmen, while also searching for young NHL caliber talent. Believe there\u2019s interest in #NYR<\/a> D Braden Schneider, for example. #TheFutureIsTeal<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) January 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The San Jose Sharks waived<\/a> defenseman Nick Leddy.<\/p>\n How Macklin Celebrini has entered<\/a> the MVP conversation.<\/p>\n Quentin Musty has been an exciting prospect for the Sharks for a while, a key piece to their stacked prospect pool.<\/p>\n He needs to start playing in the NHL soon. If he’s with San Jose by next season and playing well, I wouldn’t worry about him too much.#TheFutureIsTeal<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/hcQAX9ysFn<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IE0ZFTXMtY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nick (@nickiacoban) January 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Luca Cagnoni sat down with<\/a> Brodie Brazil.<\/p>\n Skating in game No. 300.<\/p>\n Congrats Lily! \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/q9WlBYnbKX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Around the League\u2026<\/p>\n Linus Ullmark opens up<\/a> about his leave of absence, mental health.<\/p>\n The Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Ilya Solovyov<\/a> in trade with Colorado.<\/p>\n The Colorado Avalanche are \u201ckicking tires\u201d on Nazem Kadri<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Boston Bruins sign Alex Steeves<\/a> to contract extension.<\/p>\n Seth Jones<\/a> replaced on Team USA due to injury.<\/p>\n Rasmus Andersson<\/a> was \u201cvery much what the Golden Knights were looking for\u201d.<\/p>\n Is Robert Thomas<\/a> a fit in Philadelphia?<\/p>\n Luke Hughes placed on<\/a> long-term injured reserve.<\/p>\n Patrick Kane is nearing Mike Modano\u2019s U.S. points record<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t