The Daily: These Are Not the Same Sharks; NHL Trade Talk

The Detroit Red Wings are playing the San Jose Sharks at home tonight. It needs to be noted that these are not the same Sharks who have missed the playoffs for six years in a row while averaging 58 points per season.

These are the Sharks led by Macklin Celebrini who is one the world’s best young players. These are the Sharks sitting in a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Macklin Celebrini doing Macklin Celebrini things. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mZF5porrUT

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) January 16, 2026

Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now explained this morning why he believes the Sharks will qualify for the playoffs.

“This isn’t Peter Pan,” Peng wrote. “But in sports, as in life, the power of belief can carry you a long way. There is something special going on in the San Jose Sharks’ locker room.”

The Red Wings certainly understand that thinking because they see that going on with their own team. Coach Todd McLellan has said that the closeness of this Detroit team has played a role in their success this season. The Red Wings are playing for each other.

This is an important game for both the Sharks and Red Wings because their races are tight. The Red Wings are only two points short of being the top Eastern Conference and only five points from being out of a playoff spot. The Sharks have a two-point lead for their wildcard spot in the West.

“(Celebrini is) definitely driving that (Sharks) team, created a lot of confidence,” Detroit coach Todd McLellan. “As he elevates his play, others around him, they elevate their play and now they’re a very tough team to play against.”

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The Red Wings recalled Erik Gustafsson from Grand Rapids as a precaution because they have defensemen with minor injuries.

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The Red Wings returned Sheldon Dries to the Grand Rapids Griffins. Meanwhile, the AHL announced that Grand Rapids Griffins will have three players at the league’s All-Star game. goalie Sebastian Cossa (17-1-2, 1.85 GAA), John Leonard (21 goals) and Dominik Shine (27 points in 26 games) are the choices.  Considering how well the Griffins have performed this season, the AHL could have easily selected three or four others.

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— Grand Rapids Griffins (@griffinshockey) January 15, 2026

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Boston: Former teammates reflect what Zdeno Chara meant to the Bruins at his number retirement ceremony. Boston Bruins. 

Colorado: Aarif Deen looks possible Avalanche trade targets heading into the deadline. Colorado Avalanche. 

New Jersey: GM Tom Fitzgerald acknowledged his role in the Devils struggles this season. James Nichols explains. New Jersey Devils. 

Philadelphia: William James has Flyers trade talk, starting with their need for anothr goalie. Philadelphia Flyers. 

Pittsburgh: Penguins post help wanted ad for a new coach. Dan Kingerski explains why. Pittsburgh Penguins.