Could the San Jose Sharks soon have some company on the ice?<\/p>\n
Yesterday, The Athletic<\/a> said that \u201cthere\u2019s been increased chatter among league circles that San Jose has emerged as a prime option\u201d for a PWHL expansion team.<\/p>\n In an email obtained by The Athletic, PWHLPA executive director Malaika Underwood told players \u201cthe league intends to move forward with a four-team expansion.\u201d<\/p>\n There\u2019s been increased chatter among league circles that San Jose has emerged as a prime option.<\/p>\n Read more on what\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Hailey Salvian explained that Bay Area women\u2019s sports franchises have set attendance and valuation records, the PWHL may want to develop a Western Conference soon, and hockey in the Bay Area has grown in popularity since the rise of Macklin Celebrini. Plus, SAP Center<\/a> will be undergoing significant renovations in the future.<\/p>\n IW Magazine and David Pagnotta both reported on Friday that the PWHL is indeed coming to San Jose, though Ian Kennedy cautioned that nothing has been signed.<\/p>\n They very well might, but NOTHING has been signed here.<\/p>\n There remains a distinct chance that at least one of these markets end up not getting the deal done. <\/p>\n I spoke directly to league and NHL stakeholders today, and negotiations are ongoing. https:\/\/t.co\/bBYijEEfIk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Kennedy (@IanKennedyCK) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n What do you think of potential PWHL expansion? The league recently announced expansion to Detroit.<\/p>\n AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW\u2026<\/p>\n Who might the San Jose Sharks<\/a> draft second-overall? Here are seven names that they might consider.<\/p>\n Macklin Celebrini<\/a> is not a Hart Trophy finalist.<\/p>\n Is Darren Raddysh<\/a> a potential defensive addition this off-season? He\u2019s not the only potential upgrade who\u2019s out there.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Macklin Celebrini<\/a> and Auston Matthews follow one another on social media.<\/p>\n OTHER SHARKS NEWS\u2026<\/p>\n Jagger Burns, son of Brent, was drafted<\/a> into the WHL!<\/p>\n It\u2019s time for our team awards! First up: MVP \ud83c\udfc6 Congrats to Filip Bystedt! pic.twitter.com\/NuKzXHSbG2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Next up in our team awards: Fan Favorite \ud83d\udc4f Congrats to Jimmy Huntington! pic.twitter.com\/zsd2ZBIIA8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n If you need to learn about historical figures or famous scientists, Celebrini is NOT going to help<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meet the 2\ufe0f\u20e33\ufe0f\u20e3 players who will wear the \ud83c\udf41 at #MensWorlds<\/a>!<\/p>\n Voici les 2\ufe0f\u20e33\ufe0f\u20e3 joueurs qui porteront la \ud83c\udf41 au #MondialMasculin<\/a>!<\/p>\n ROSTER: https:\/\/t.co\/sfrs3l0ZKL<\/a> \u2014 Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Sharks will host NHL Draft watch party.<\/a>\u00a0Tickets available today!<\/p>\n AROUND THE NHL\u2026<\/p>\n Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> down 3-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes.<\/p>\n The Montreal Canadiens<\/a> have evened up their series with the Buffalo Sabres.<\/p>\n Mitch Marner scores a natural hat trick<\/a>, as the Vegas Golden Knights take a 2-1 series lead on the Anaheim Ducks.<\/p>\n Brent Burns recalls his Minnesota Wild roots<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cale Makar<\/a> nominated for Norris Trophy for the sixth consecutive time.<\/p>\n NHL salary cap should rise to $104-million next season<\/a>.<\/p>\n There’s a lot of chatter that the Canucks are narrowing down their GM search. <\/p>\n Seems that Evan Gold, Ryan Johnson, and perhaps other name(s) who have been less discussed, if at all, appear to be pushing for the finish line. <\/p>\n Seems hard to believe Canucks are going to go with an\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> heading to World Championships!<\/p>\n Who might the Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> land in the 2026 NHL Draft?<\/p>\n CEO of youth hockey business<\/a> profiting millions in Midwest and Northeast United States.<\/p>\n Stan Kasten on the PWHL broadcast says there have been over 4,000 season ticket deposits for PWHL Detroit in the 24 hours since the announcement<\/p>\n \u2014 Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) May 8, 2026<\/a><\/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
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