Philadelphia pulls off a two-for-one swap, adding Carl Grundstrom and Artem Guryev from San Jose while sending Ryan Ellis and a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick to the Sharks. Guryev heads to Lehigh Valley to begin his North American development, and Grundstrom is expected to bolster Philadelphia’s forward depth. The deal provides immediate organizational flexibility and a clearer development path for the Flyers’ new pieces.

Guryev, a 2021 fifth-round pick, arrives after years in the Sharks' system, including 47 games in Wichita (ECHL) and 31 AHL games with the Barracuda as a pro rookie in 2023-24. The move signals a long-term focus for Philly’s blueline depth while Grundstrom offers a reliable, two-way presence to complement the current lineup.

Philadelphia trades Ryan Ellis to San Jose for Carl Grundstrom and Artem Guryev, plus a conditional 2026 sixth round pick that will be the earlier of the Flyers' or Columbus' slot. Ellis departs after a short, injury plagued run in Philly. The move reshapes Philly defense and adds young forwards to the mix while San Jose absorbs Ellis under a likely LTIR plan as it evaluates the long contract.

Ellis was a Nashville No. 11 pick who helped the Predators win in 2017 and later joined Philly, where injuries limited him to four games across four seasons. The Flyers increase draft depth to five picks in 2026 as they flip Ellis into Grundstrom and Guryev, and San Jose relations suggest a longer term strategic move on the cap hit of the eight year, $50 million deal.

In exchange, Grundstrom and Guryev join Philadelphia with the expectation of immediate bottom six and depth role while Ellis heads to San Jose for the next chapter of a career defined by pedigree and injuries. The swap underscores how teams balance future assets with veteran cost for a franchise reshaping its roster and cap structure.

Brandon Montour ignited a scoring spree for the Seattle Kraken, netting two goals in the second period, contributing to a commanding 6-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Chandler Stephenson, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden Schwartz, and Eeli Tolvanen also found the net for Seattle, while Joey Daccord made 26 saves in goal. Meanwhile, San Jose struggled, with goals from Carl Grundstrom and Tyler Toffoli not enough to turn the tide, marking their sixth loss in seven games.

The Kraken took the lead early, with Stephenson scoring just under four minutes into the game. Although Grundstrom equalized shortly before the first intermission, Seattle dominated the second period, outshooting the Sharks 17-9 and scoring four times. Montour's goals marked a crucial turnaround, breaking a 20-game scoreless streak and positioning the Kraken as a formidable offensive force.

In a recent NHL matchup between the Calgary Flames and the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, a pivotal moment occurred when Flames defenseman Brayden Pachal delivered a significant hit on Sharks forward Carl Grundstrom. This aggressive play not only drew attention but also sparked a response from the Sharks, who rallied to support their teammate after he sustained a cut on his cheek and left the ice.

The hit led to a series of events that highlighted the intensity of the game. Following the incident, Nico Sturm of the Sharks was penalized for cross-checking, which granted the Flames a power play opportunity. However, the Flames were unable to capitalize on this chance. In a subsequent altercation, Sturm and Pachal engaged in a fight along the boards, though neither player was able to land a decisive blow.

Despite the physicality and the ensuing drama, the Flames managed to hold onto a narrow lead, thanks to an early goal by Jonathan Huberdeau, which was assisted by MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri. The score stood at 1-0 as the game progressed, showcasing the competitive atmosphere of the NHL.

In a thrilling matchup, the Colorado Avalanche overcame the San Jose Sharks with a 4-2 victory, thanks to Joel Kiviranta's two goals in the third period and Mackenzie Blackwood's impressive 32 saves.

The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with Mikko Rantanen extending his points streak to seven games. The Sharks struggled, suffering their third consecutive loss.