ALEX WENNBERG NEWS

Locker Clean Out (4/17): Wennberg | San Jose Sharks Sharks forward Alex Wennberg answers questions from the media at locker clean out on April 17 2025.

APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs EDM (4/11): Wennberg | San Jose Sharks Alex Wennberg speaks to the media after the Sharks 4-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on April 11, 2025.

APRIL 12 • NHL.COM

Adds assist Wednesday Wennberg recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to the Wild.

Impact Wennberg helped out on a Tyler Toffoli tally in the first period. Wennberg has earned two goals and two assists over his last eight contests, providing decent supporting offense while centering the second line. The 30-year-old is at 35 points, 76 shots on net, 74 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating through 73 appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Wennberg managed an assist and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Wennberg has two goals and an assist over his last five contests. The 30-year-old center set up a Jack Thompson tally in the first period of this game. Wennberg is up to 10 goals, 24 assists, 74 shots on net, 71 blocked shots, 30 hits and a minus-16 rating over 70 appearances in a middle-six role this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-tying goal Wennberg scored a goal, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.

Impact Wennberg tied the game at 3-3 with 3:14 left in the third period. The 30-year-old center has two goals over his last four contests, but even in a top-six role, his offense remains a little inconsistent. He's at 10 goals, 33 points, 74 shots on net, 68 blocks and a minus-16 rating through 69 appearances this season.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 100th career goal Wennberg scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The goal was the 100th of Wennberg's career, which is no small feat for a center best known for his playmaking. The 30-year-old hadn't scored a goal since Dec. 14 versus Utah, a span of 32 appearances in which he still racked up 15 assists and just 22 shots on net. It took Wennberg 778 career games to get 100 goals, and he's never had more than 17 in a season. This year, he's at nine tallies, 32 points, 70 shots on net, 61 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating over 66 outings.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Saturday Wennberg (lower body) is expected to play against Boston on Saturday, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Wennberg won't miss any playing time after skipping Friday's practice. He has produced eight goals, 31 points, 66 shots on net and 58 blocked shots across 64 appearances this season. According to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News, Noah Gregor and Klim Kostin will be healthy scratches versus the Bruins.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lower-body injury Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Friday that Wennberg is dealing with a lower-body injury and will likely be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Bruins, Max Miller o...

Impact Wennberg has appeared in each of the Sharks' last 12 games, recording eight assists, seven blocked shots, four hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating while averaging 18:46 of ice time. If he's unable to suit up against Boston, Noah Gregor or Barclay Goodrow could enter the lineup.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Wennberg provided an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Wennberg is continuing to make an impact as a set-up man, earning eight assists over his last eight contests. He delivered a primary helper on the first of Collin Graf's two tallies in Thursday's win. For the season, Wennberg is up to 31 points, 64 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating over 62 appearances. He saw some limited minutes at times earlier in the campaign, but he's firmly in the top six following the Sharks' numerous trades leading up to last Friday's deadline.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Continues playmaking surge Wennberg notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Wennberg is up to seven assists over his last six games. Two of those helpers have come on the power play, and he also has a plus-4 rating in that span. For the season, Wennberg is at eight goals, 30 points, 64 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 60 appearances. He's a reliable defensive center, and his contributions on offense are frequently heavy to the playmaking side of the spectrum -- he finished with more goals than assists just once in his first 10 NHL campaigns, and he won't buck that trend this year.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple in loss Wennberg produced an assist in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Wennberg has been playing in his usual style lately, earning six assists with a plus-4 rating over his last five contests. The 30-year-old has ascended to a top-line role recently, though the Sharks' first and second lines are functionally interchangeable. Wennberg is leading the more veteran trio with William Eklund and Tyler Toffoli, while Macklin Celebrini has been between Fabian Zetterlund and Will Smith. Wennberg is up to 29 points, 62 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating over 59 appearances this season. He's one point shy of reaching 30 for the fourth year in a row and the seventh time in his career.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Plucks apple in loss Wennberg produced an assist in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Wennberg has been playing in his usual style lately, earning six assists with a plus-4 rating over his last five contests. The 30-year-old has ascended to a top-line role recently, though the Sharks' first and second lines are functionally interchangeable. Wennberg is leading the more veteran trio with William Eklund and Tyler Toffoli, while Macklin Celebrini has been between Fabian Zetterlund and Will Smith. Wennberg is up to 29 points, 62 shots on net, 58 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating over 59 appearances this season. He's one point shy of reaching 30 for the fourth year in a row and the seventh time in his career.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with two assists Wennberg recorded two assists in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Wennberg didn't find the back of the net in this one, but there's no question he thrived in a playmaking role after participating in the build-up of the team's two third-period goals. This two-helper outing extended his point streak to three games, a span in which he's recorded five assists, three shots on goal and three blocked shots.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Two helpers against Habs Wennberg pocketed two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The veteran center recorded his first points in three games since play resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Wennberg hadn't produced a multi-point performance since Nov. 21, and on the season he's managed eight goals and 25 points in 55 appearances. If 19-year-old linemate Will Smith keeps heating up though, Wennberg could be positioned to take advantage.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Sunday Wennberg (upper body) will be good to return Sunday versus Calgary, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Wednesday.

Impact Wennberg has eight goals and 23 points in 52 appearances in 2024-25. He missed the Sharks' previous four games due to the injury. Walker Duehr is projected to be a healthy scratch against the Flames after playing in the Sharks' past seven games.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Has chance to play Sunday Wennberg (upper body) has "one more hurdle to cover" but is likely to play Sunday versus the Flames, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Wennberg's recovery has him on track to return shortly -- he has already missed four games. The 30-year-old's status should be updated again in the coming days once he is officially cleared. Wennberg's return should help replenish the Sharks' center depth after they traded Mikael Granlund to the Stars on Feb. 1.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return before break Wennberg (upper body) is not expected back prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports Wednesday.

Impact Wennberg has already missed two games due to his upper-body issue and now will be on the shelf for at least two more. Prior to his absence, the 30-year-old center was stuck in a 19-game goal drought during which he notched seven assists, 13 shots and 16 blocks while averaging 17:32 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Probably won't play Tuesday Wennberg (upper body) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Montreal, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact It would be Wennberg's second straight game out of the lineup due to the injury. He has eight goals and 23 points in 52 outings in 2024-25. If he misses Tuesday's clash, then his next opportunity to return would be Thursday versus Vancouver.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Thursday Wennberg will miss Thursday's clash against Seattle because of an upper-body injury, per Max Miller of NHL.com.

Impact Wennberg has eight goals and 23 points in 52 appearances in 2024-25. Carl Grundstrom might draw into the lineup due to Wennberg's absence.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Thursday Wennberg recorded an assist and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.

Impact Wennberg set up a Henry Thrun tally in the second period. After a two-game stint on the wing, Wennberg was back at center on the third line, which corresponded with Tyler Toffoli's return from a lower-body injury. Wennberg has gone 17 games without a goal, but he has seven assists in that span, including three helpers over his last six outings. The center is at 23 points, 58 shots, 49 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 50 appearances this season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers helper in loss Wennberg provided an assist in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Predators.

Impact Wennberg has two helpers over five contests since he returned from a one-game absence due to an illness. The 30-year-old center moved to the wing for the Sharks' back-to-back in Boston and Nashville. One of Wennberg or Mikael Granlund has often been shifted to the wing at times to stay in the top six. For the season, Wennberg has done pretty well with 22 points, 58 shots on net, 48 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating through 49 appearances.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to travel with team Wennberg (illness) is expected to be available for Tuesday's road matchup against the Red Wings, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Wennberg missed Saturday's game against the Wild due to an illness, but he's set to travel with the Sharks ahead of their upcoming five-game road trip, and head coach Paul Warsofsky said that he expects the 30-year-old to play in Detroit. Over four appearances in January, Wennberg has recorded two assists, two blocked shots, a hit and a minus-2 rating while averaging 17:45 of ice time.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Wennberg (illness) won't play Saturday against the Wild, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The Sharks will be down some depth Saturday with Wennberg, Nikolai Kovalenko (upper body) and Klim Kostin (undisclosed) all ruled out. Wennberg has eight goals and 20 points through 44 games this year.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Earns helper with man advantage Wennberg notched a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Wennberg has four helpers over his last eight games, and two of them have come on the power play. The 30-year-old center helped out on a William Eklund tally in the second period of this contest. Wennberg is in the middle six at even strength but also routinely sees power-play time. For the season, he has 20 points (eight on the power play), 52 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating over 43 appearances. He's short of a 40-point pace, but a strong second half could get him there for the first time since 2016-17.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Ceci scores with 25 seconds left, Sharks beat Devils 3-2

Cody Ceci scored with 25 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday

JANUARY 4