EVGENY SVECHNIKOV NEWS

Signs in Russia Svechnikov signed a two-year contract with Ak Bars Kazan of the KHL on Friday.

Impact Svechnikov did not get a qualifying offer from the Sharks in the offseason and was unable to garner a new contract elsewhere in the NHL so he will take his talents to the KHL. The former first-round pick (19th overall) in the 2015 Draft, Svechnikov had a disappointing NHL career with 20 goals and 25 assists in 172 games, culminating last season with a career-best eight goals in 59 games with the Sharks.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't get qualifying offer Svechnikov didn't get a qualifying offer from San Jose, which will make him an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Svechnikov had eight goals, 14 points, 100 hits and 21 blocks in 59 contests with San Jose in 2022-23. He's coming off a one-year, $750,000 contract, and the Sharks would have needed to provide him with a one-year, $787,500 qualifying offer to retain his exclusive negotiating rights.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Svechnikov (lower body) will return to action Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Svechnikov will be back from a seven-game absence. He has registered eight goals, 14 points, 60 shots on net and 86 hits in 53 contests this campaign.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Week-to-week Svechnikov (lower body) is considered week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Svechnikov, who has been out since March 16, may not be able to return before the end of the season. He has picked up eight goals, 14 points, 60 shots on net and 86 hits in 53 contests this campaign.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharks enter matchup with the Flames on losing streak

The San Jose Sharks head into the matchup with the Calgary Flames after losing eight games in a row

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Saturday Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't play Saturday versus the Islanders, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Svechnikov will have to miss at least one game with the injury he sustained versus the Kraken on Thursday. Martin Kaut, who was recalled Saturday, will take Svechnikov's place on the third line with Nico Sturm and Noah Gregor.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurt in first period Svechnikov (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Kraken, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Svechnikov took a heavy hit in the first period and immediately left the ice. The 26-year-old has gone nine games without a point. If he can't play Saturday versus the Islanders, the Sharks may need to recall a forward.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Svechnikov (undisclosed) is set to play Thursday versus the Blues, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Svechnikov was dealing with an injury following Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, but it's evidently nothing significant. The winger will fill his usual third-line role and could see some power-play time as well for a depleted Sharks team.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mrazek leads Blackhawks to 4-3 shootout win over Sharks

Petr Mrazek had 45 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to their fifth straight win with a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ripples twine Saturday Svechnikov scored a goal on four shots and added seven hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.

Impact Svechnikov is gaining some traction in a middle-six role with four goals and an assist over his last seven games. The winger has been a fixture in the lineup for the last month, and he's earned it with solid offense and a physical edge. For the season, he has eight goals, six assists, 56 shots on net, 74 hits and a plus-2 rating through 44 appearances.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reimer makes 26 saves, Sharks blank Kraken 4-0

James Reimer stopped 26 shots for his second shutout of the season and the San Jose Sharks beat the Seattle Kraken 4-0

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pair of points in win Svechnikov scored a goal on three shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Svechnikov cashed in on a turnover at 16:08 of the second period. He also set up a Noah Gregor goal just before the intermission. This was just the second multi-point game of the year for Svechnikov, but he has picked up three goals and a helper over his last five contests. The 26-year-old winger has seven tallies, six assists, 50 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-3 rating through 42 outings overall.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Skinner scores game-winner, Sabres beat Sharks 4-2

Jeff Skinner scored the game-winning goal, and the Buffalo Sabres beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pots goal Saturday Svechnikov scored a goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Svechnikov has scored twice over the last four games, and he's added five shots, five hits and a plus-1 rating. The 26-year-old remains pretty firmly in a bottom-six role, but he saw 11:08 of ice time Saturday, his highest mark since Jan. 6. The winger is up to six goals, five assists, 47 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-1 rating through 41 outings overall.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Karlsson has goal and 2 assists, Sharks beat Capitals 4-1

Erik Karlsson had a goal and two assists to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Washington Capitals 4-1

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Karlsson gets franchise record as Sharks beat Blackhawks 5-2

Erik Karlsson extended his point streak to a franchise-record 13 games, and the San Jose Sharks beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 5-2

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild F Mason Shaw suspended by NHL for 2 games for kneeing

Minnesota Wild forward Mason Shaw has been suspended by the NHL for two games for kneeing San Jose Sharks forward Evgeny Svechnikov

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Karlsson has goal and 3 assists, Sharks beat Wild 5-2

Erik Karlsson had a goal and three assists and the San Jose Sharks beat Minnesota 5-2 on Thursday night to snap the Wild’s six-game winning streak

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharks snap five-game losing streak with 5-4 win over Stars

Tomas Hertl scored early in the third period to help San Jose build a big lead, and the Sharks held on to beat the Dallas Stars 5-4 to snap a five-game losing streak

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oliver Wahlstrom scores twice, Islanders beat Sharks 5-2

Oliver Wahlstrom scored twice to help the New York Islanders beat San Jose 5-2 on Tuesday night, pushing the Sharks’ season-opening losing streak to five

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aho's late goal leads Hurricanes past Sharks 2-1

Sebastian Aho scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:58 remaining in the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes beat San Jose 2-1 to hand the Sharks their third straight loss to open...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NHL: Russian players all clear for games in Czech Republic

Russian players on two NHL teams opening the season in the Czech Republic will be allowed to participate in two games in Prague after all

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Czech government: NHL Russian players unwanted in Prague

NHL teams playing in the Czech capital next month have been told their Russian players are not welcome

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

HockeyBuzz.com - Ben Shelley - Sharks sign Evgeny Svechnikov NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Jets saying goodbye to popular Svechnikov HE quickly became one of the most popular players on the Winnipeg Jets, displaying a vibrant personality in a series of team-produced videos...

JULY 12, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM