San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are a professional hockey team based in San Jose, California, USA. They have played in the NHL since the 1991-92 season and currently compete in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. The team plays its home games at the SAP Center at San Jose.

Sharks History

The Sharks were founded in May 1990 after the owners of the Minnesota North Stars sold their share of the team in exchange for being awarded an expansion franchise in the Bay Area. The NHL approved the team on May 9, 1990, and they began play in the 1991-92 season. They have yet to win a Stanley Cup but reached the Final in 2016, where they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94M extension in July 2026, making him the highest-paid player in the NHL by cap hit.

San Jose Sharks Best Players

The Sharks have two retired numbers:

• 12: Patrick Marleau
• 19: Joe Thornton
  

  Arena	SAP Center at San Jose, 17,562
  Conference	Western, Pacific Division
  Stanley Cups	None; lost the 2016 Final
  2025-26	39-35-8; missed the playoffs
  Head coach	Ryan Warsofsky
  Captain	Vacant; Celebrini widely expected
  General manager	Mike Grier