San Jose Sharks are allowing Nikolai Kovalenko and a group of other players to become unrestricted free agents.

American-born Russian winger Nikolai Kovalenko, 25, has signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow, the KHL club announced ...

San Jose Sharks’ Nikolai Kovalenko #15 faces off against the Calgary Flames in the third period of their game at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The San Jose Sharks are giving just three restricted free agents qualifying offers. They’ve passed on eight RFAs, making them ...

Kovalenko split last season with the Avs and Sharks, logging a combined 57 regular-season contests while tallying seven goals, 13 assists and 45 shots. Combining his age (25) and NHL experience, the ...

Sharks cut ties with Nikolai Kovalenko after rocky tenure in San Jose San Jose Sharks RFA forward receives qualifying offer; ...

San Jose Sharks’ Nikolai Kovalenko (15) heads to the bench during their game against the Edmonton Oilers in the third period at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Sharks cut ties with Nikolai Kovalenko after rocky tenure in San Jose San Jose Sharks are allowing Nikolai Kovalenko and a group of other players to become unrestricted free agents.

San Jose Sharks’ Nikolai Kovalenko #15 faces off against the Calgary Flames in the third period of their game at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, April 7, 2025.