Trending Now - Sharks Extend Forward Kiefer Sherwood's Contract for Five Years
WHO:
Kiefer Sherwood, forward for the San Jose Sharks
Mike Grier, General Manager of the San Jose Sharks
Vancouver Canucks, Sherwood's previous team
Montreal Canadiens, opponent in Sherwood's recent game
Colorado Avalanche, team Sherwood debuted against
Winnipeg Jets, team Sherwood played against on March 1, 2026
Macklin Celebrini, player for the Sharks
WHAT:
Sherwood signed a five-year contract extension worth $28.75 million ($5.75 million annually against the salary cap)
Sherwood was acquired by the Sharks on January 19, 2026, in exchange for prospect Cole Clayton and second-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027
Sherwood has scored 18 goals this season and has 25 points in 49 games
He has played five games with the Sharks, scoring two points (one goal, one assist)
Sherwood leads the Sharks in hits with 28 since his debut
He recorded a game-winning goal on March 3, 2026, against the Montreal Canadiens
Sherwood scored 23 points (17 goals, six assists) in 44 games for the Canucks prior to the trade
He ranked second in the NHL in hits (210) at the time of his trade
Sherwood has three consecutive 10-goal seasons and is two goals shy of his career-best 19 from the previous year
He has played in 314 NHL games, scoring 123 points (61 goals, 62 assists)
He has also played in 186 AHL games, scoring 172 points (92 goals, 80 assists)
WHERE:
San Jose, California (Sharks' location)
Vancouver, British Columbia (Canucks' location)
St. Louis, Missouri (location of a game on October 30, 2025)
New York, New York (location of a game on December 19, 2025)
Columbus, Ohio (Sherwood's hometown)
WHEN:
Contract extension announced on March 5, 2026
Sherwood was acquired on January 19, 2026
Sherwood's debut with the Sharks was on February 4, 2026
Game-winning goal scored on March 3, 2026
Sherwood signed a two-year contract with the Canucks in July 2024
Sherwood was originally signed by Anaheim on March 20, 2018
WHY:
The Sharks aim to build a competitive team in the Western Conference, and Sherwood's skills are seen as a valuable addition
HOW:
Sherwood's contract extension was negotiated and finalized by the Sharks' management
Today, the San Jose Sharks announced a five-year contract extension for forward Kiefer Sherwood, worth $28.75 million, which averages $5.75 million annually against the salary cap. Since joining the Sharks on January 19, Sherwood has made an immediate impact, scoring two points in five games and leading the team in hits with 28, including a game-winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens last Friday. Previously with the Vancouver Canucks, Sherwood has scored 18 goals this season and is just two goals shy of matching his career-best total from last year.