Filip Bystedt

3 weeks ago | sanjosehockeynow.com | |Filip Bystedt

Yaroslav Askarov had a setback in his recovery from injury. The San Jose Sharks’ goaltender of the future was expected to start tonight against the Ontario Reign. Askarov, however, was the second goalie on the ice for warm-ups, and he never returned after warm-ups. Gabriel Carriere was announced as the San Jose Barracuda starter and Aaron Dell, who was originally listed as a scratch, was the back-up.

3 weeks ago | sanjosehockeynow.com | Sheng Peng |Filip Bystedt

There’s good and bad injury news for the San Jose Barracuda. It’s bad news, if you’re looking just at their key Wednesday night match-up against the Ontario Reign. Star center Andrew Poturalski has a week-to-week lower-body injury. The injury doesn’t require surgery, and there’s hope that he’ll be back before the end of the regular season. The AHL’s leading scorer left the second period of last Friday’s 5-1 loss to the Abbotsford Canucks.

1 month ago | sanjosehockeynow.com | Sheng Peng |Filip Bystedt

The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back!Who are the San Jose Sharks’ top-10 prospects, post-2025 Trade Deadline? (29:01)Before that, we cover the post-Fabian Zetterlund trade fallout, including the response from William Eklund and some anger from fans. Is there any concern about Eklund’s response? (4:05)We also talk about the recent play from the San Jose Sharks, highlighting the play of Macklin Celebrini, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Will Smith, Collin Graf, and William Eklund.

2 months ago | sanjosehockeynow.com | Sheng Peng |Filip Bystedt

San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier spoke on the state of franchise for over 45 minutes on Tuesday night. Grier shared his approach to the Mar. 7 Trade Deadline, thoughts on Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith’s seasons, the Sharks’ last-place record, the franchise’s next step, and consensus 2025 Draft first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer. Here are some of my takeaways from Grier’s mid-season availability.

2 months ago | sanjosehockeynow.com | Sheng Peng |Filip Bystedt

GM Mike Grier had his mid-season availability on Tuesday night, and in a wide-ranging conversation, talked about more than just the current San Jose Sharks. Speaking of the Sharks, Mike Grier did share his Trade Deadline plans, thoughts on Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and more, in Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Here’s Part 2: Grier talks about the San Jose Barracuda, prospects like Sam Dickinson and Quentin Musty, and the 2025 Draft.