Sharks ink Rob Blake for $5 million

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Rob Blake is heading up the California coast, hoping to end his stellar NHL career with a shot at another Stanley Cup title in San Jose.

The veteran defenceman signed a US$5-million, one-year contract with the Sharks on Friday, leaving Pacific Division rival Los Angeles for a more immediate chance at playoff success.

Sabres grab Rivet from Sharks for picks

BUFFALO — The Buffalo Sabres have added some depth to their blue-line.

The NHL team acquired defenceman Craig Rivet and a seventh-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks on Friday for a pair of second-round choices.

Sharks fill blueline void in Boyle trade

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Although Dan Boyle felt betrayed when the Tampa Bay Lightning decided to trade him, the standout defenceman is feeling much better about it after landing with the San Jose Sharks.

Roenick agrees to return to Sharks

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jeremy Roenick agreed to a one-year contract Wednesday to return to the San Jose Sharks after his revitalizing comeback season with the club.

Roenick, a 19-year veteran, had 14 goals and 19 assists for the Sharks after coming out of semi-retirement for another shot at the Stanley Cup. The nine-time all-star became the third American-born player to score 500 career goals in early November, and the sometimes outspoken forward earned praise for his quiet veteran leadership and steady play.

Sharks won’t let Leafs talk to GM Wilson

Wilson has been GM of the Sharks for the past five years and has built the team into a perennial pre-season pick to win a Stanley Cup. However, Wilson’s tenure has also been marked by playoff failure and this year the team was eliminated in the second round by the Dallas Stars.

Sharks lament another early playoff exit

SAN JOSE, Calif. — While the NHL’s top four teams began preparations for the conference finals Monday, the San Jose Sharks had the day off to get ready for one more summer they’ll spend feeling like hockey’s fifth wheel.