With their season set to begin on Saturday, the San Jose Sharks' American Hockey League affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda decided to name their new captain on Friday. The honor was bestowed upon Jimmy Huntington, a 27-year-old set to play his second season with the Barracuda.

On Friday, it was announced that the San Jose Sharks have placed forward Jimmy Huntington and goaltender Eric Comrie on waivers with the purpose of reassignment to the American Hockey League.

Jimmy Huntington will be returning to the Bay Area for the 2026-27 season, as the 27-year-old forward signed a one-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday.