Kiefer Sherwood isn\u2019t going anywhere.<\/p>\n
As first reported by Frank Seravalli, the San Jose Sharks have locked down Sherwood with a five-year and $28.75 million contract, a $5.75 million AAV.<\/p>\n
Sherwood’s trade protections per @PuckPedia<\/a>: <\/p>\n Full NTC in 2026-27 \u2014 Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) March 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Sherwood, 30, was a pending UFA, acquired by GM Mike Grier on Jan. 19 from the Vancouver Canucks for San Jose\u2019s 2026 and 2027 second-round picks, and minor league defenseman Cole Clayton. At the time, the 6-foot-0 winger had 17 goals through 44 games, on pace for a career 30-goal campaign, and was second in the NHL with 210 hits. Sherwood\u2019s previous goal-scoring high was 19 from 2024-25.<\/p>\n While there was a report that the San Jose Sharks<\/a> were considering flipping Sherwood before the Mar. 6 Trade Deadline, they\u2019re keeping him instead. In five games in teal, Sherwood has a goal and an assist, while piling up 28 hits, highlighted by this display of will and skill in Tueday\u2019s 7-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n It\u2019s fine if they flip Sherwood, but stop the slander. What an effort. \ud83d\udcaa #SJSharks<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/c9LrUUW2Mj<\/a><\/p>\n
16-team NTC in 2027-28
13-team NTC in 2028-29
10-team NTC in 2029-30
5-team NTC in 2030-31https:\/\/t.co\/xVvL17l1h2<\/a><\/p>\n