John Klingberg - NHL News & Rumors

Announces retirement Klingberg announced his retirement from professional hockey Friday.

Impact After spending the first eight years of his career in Dallas, Klingberg played for five teams across the past four seasons. He made 700 regular-season appearances in the NHL, racking up 92 goals, 351 assists, 822 blocked shots, 480 hits and 287 PIM while averaging 22:25 of ice time. Most recently, he recorded 10 goals, 17 assists, 62 blocked shots and 46 hits across 56 regular-season games with the Sharks during the 2025-26 campaign, but the 34-year-old will elect to call it a career before the 2026-27 season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Postgame at WPG (4/16): | San Jose Sharks John Klingberg speaks to the media following the Sharks 6-1 win again the Winnipeg Jets on April 16, 2026.

APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

Supplies three helpers Thursday Klingberg dished out three assists in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Jets.

Impact Klingberg wrapped up his 12th season in the NHL with his first three-point outing of the season. He picked up a helper in all three periods Thursday, including the primary assist on Macklin Celebrini's goal in the third. Overall, Klingberg concluded the campaign with 17 assists, 27 points, 79 shots on net, 46 hits and 62 blocked shots across 56 games this season. His first full year with the Sharks revitalized his offensive numbers, posting his first campaign with 25-plus points since the 2022-23 season. He averaged just under half a point per game this season when healthy and should garner some looks in deep fantasy leagues next season if he maintains his share of power-play time.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame at WPG (4/16): Klingberg

APRIL 17 • YOUTUBE

Celebrini breaks the Sharks' season points season in a closing 6-1 romp over the Jets

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists to break Joe Thornton’s San Jose record for points in a season with 115, helping the Sharks rout the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday nigh...

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Healthy, but not in lineup Klingberg (upper body) will be a healthy scratch Wednesday versus Anaheim.

Impact Klingberg missed Anaheim's previous three games due to injury. He's now available to play at any time, but head coach Joel Quenneville has opted not to put Klingberg back into the lineup yet. The 33-year-old defenseman has 10 goals and 24 points in 54 outings in 2025-26.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks visit the Sharks after Carlsson's 2-goal game

The Anaheim Ducks visit the San Jose Sharks after Leo Carlsson scored two goals in the Ducks' 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Klingberg (upper body) isn't expected to play against St. Louis on Monday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Despite participating in Monday's morning skate, Klingberg will miss his third straight game. He has compiled 10 goals, 24 points, 79 shots on net, 61 blocked shots and 46 hits over 54 appearances this season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Blues take on the Sharks on 4-game winning streak

The St. Louis Blues aim to keep a four-game win streak alive when they play the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Remains out Saturday Klingberg is expected to remain out of the lineup Saturday in Columbus, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.

Impact Klingberg also missed Thursday's game against St. Louis because of the injury. He has 10 goals and 24 points in 54 outings in 2025-26. Nick Leddy is set to stay in the lineup Saturday due to Klingberg's continued absence.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sits due to injury Klingberg was out of the lineup Thursday versus the Blues due to a lower-body injury, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.

Impact Klingberg will travel with the Sharks to Columbus ahead of Saturday's contest. The defenseman is day-to-day for now, but he has missed two of the Sharks' last four games, presumably due to this injury. Nick Leddy will be in the lineup while Klingberg is on the mend.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame vs PHI (3/21): Klingberg | San Jose Sharks John Klingberg speaks to the media following the Sharks 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on March 21, 2026.

MARCH 22 • NHL.COM

Postgame vs PHI (3/21): Klingberg

MARCH 21 • YOUTUBE

Collects two helpers Klingberg logged two assists, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Klingberg earned his first multi-point effort since Jan. 27 versus the Canucks. He has three assists over his last four contests. Klingberg has slipped to the second power-play unit, which lowers his ceiling for scoring. The defenseman is at 10 goals, 14 helpers, 77 shots on net, 60 blocked shots, 41 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-13 rating over 50 outings this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini's 3-point game powers Sharks to a 4-2 win over the Canadiens

Macklin Celebrini had two goals and an assist to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Horvat scores winner in OT as Islanders edge Sharks 2-1

Bo Horvat scored with 39.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Thomas' 2nd goal of the game leads Blues to a 3-2 overtime win over Sharks

Robert Thomas scored his second goal of the game 54 seconds into overtime and the St. Louis Blues beat the San Jose Sharks 3-2 just hours after trading captain Brayden Schenn

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

One of each on power play Klingberg scored a goal on four shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Klingberg's pair of points came on the power play. The 33-year-old has maintained his place on the top unit despite earning just one assist over six games entering Tuesday. The blueliner is up to 10 goals, 19 points (nine on the power play), 63 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 38 appearances. He's sharing enough ice with Macklin Celebrini to at least be intriguing in fantasy.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Celebrini's 4 points lead Sharks to 5-2 win over Canucks

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists, the San Jose Sharks scored three first-period goals in a span of 4:04, and went on to beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

First point since return Klingberg logged an assist and went minus-2 in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact Klingberg earned his first point in three contests since he returned from a four-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The defenseman's production had started to fade prior to the injury -- he has just two points over his last 10 outings, but he's still in a top-four role with power-play time. Klingberg has 17 points (seven on the power play), 52 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 25 hits and 16 PIM over 34 appearances.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame at DET(1/16): Klingberg | San Jose Sharks John Klingberg speaks to the media following the Sharks 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on January 16, 2026.

JANUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Postgame at DET(1/16): Klingberg

JANUARY 17 • YOUTUBE

Removed from IR Klingberg (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Sunday.

Impact According to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Klingberg will replace Nick Leddy in Sunday's lineup against Vegas. The 33-year-old Klingberg missed the last four games. He has accounted for nine goals, 16 points, 48 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and 23 hits through 31 appearances this season.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Might return Sunday Klingberg (lower body) won't be an option versus the Stars on Saturday but could suit up in Sunday's clash with Vegas, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

Impact Klingberg will miss his fourth straight game due to his lower-body problem, but he appears to be nearing his return to action. In six games prior to getting hurt, the 33-year-old Swede managed just one point to go with 12 shots, eight blocks and three hits. Even once cleared to play, fantasy managers will need to take a cautious approach to utilizing Klingberg given his streaky offensive performance this year.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Klingberg (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact The Sharks recalled Patrick Giles from AHL San Jose in a corresponding move. Klingberg sat out Saturday's 7-3 loss to Tampa Bay and won't play in at least the team's next four contests, starting with Tuesday's matchup against Columbus. However, it's unclear when he will be available to return. He has racked up nine goals, 16 points, 48 shots on net, 41 blocked shots and 23 hits across 31 appearances this season.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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