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Sharks Sign Kiefer Sherwood to Five-Year, $28.75 Million Extension

The deal cements San Jose’s choice to keep a physical scorer in-house as it pushes for a playoff spot ahead of the trade deadline.

Feb 28, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson (57) battle for the puck against the boards during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Kiefer Sherwood (44) skates onto the ice before the start of the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The contract carries a $5.75 million average annual value and runs through the 2030-31 season, with reports noting signing bonuses and phased trade protections.
  • San Jose had weighed flipping the pending UFA at Friday’s deadline, but the signing takes Sherwood off the market and reflects a compete-now posture.
  • The Sharks acquired Sherwood from Vancouver on Jan. 19 for 2026 and 2027 second-round picks and minor-league defenseman Cole Clayton.
  • Sherwood, 30, has 18 goals and 25 points in 49 games this season, set the NHL single-season hits record last year with 462, and has 1 goal and 1 assist in five games with San Jose including Tuesday’s winner versus Montreal.
  • General manager Mike Grier lauded the fit, as the Sharks sit 30-25-4 and are three points out of a Western Conference wild-card berth with games in hand.