At San Jose Sharks practice on Sept. 30, Barclay Goodrow explains why Darnell Nurse fits as an alternate captain. He calls Nurse a natural leader and a huge part of the Sharks' back end, someone who has been around a long time and showed it in the run-up to training camp. Goodrow also talks about what a leadership group can do for a team. He notes that his past seasons in San Jose had no captain and were led by committee, and says this year the group's job is to support Mac while players without letters still lead in their own ways.

Former New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba signed a four-year, $33 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on July 1. 

The New York Rangers were at a low ebb in July 2021. They were coming off their third non-playoff season […]

Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Post-Game (4.2.26)

Barclay Goodrow has arguably been the San Jose Sharks’ most consistent forward in their recent six-game losing streak. That’s a cold comfort, to some degree — if your fourth line is your best in a game, there’s a good chance that your top line is scuffling a little — but it also says something about […] The post Preview/Lines #72: Askarov Back, Dellandrea Upgraded, Why Goodrow So Important to Sharks appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.

Sharks vs. Flyers Post-Game (3.21.26)

Instead of naming a captain for the 2025-26 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks opted for five alternates, including young center Macklin Celebrini.