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Sharks rookie Ivar Stenberg shows impressive 5-on-5 flashes despite another loss

DALLAS — Has this become another rebuild season for the San Jose Sharks?The Sharks, who lost the seventh out of their last eight games on Saturday in a 4-3 defeat to the Dallas Stars, are staring at that disappointing reality.We’re…

By Sheng Peng · NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Rookie Ivar Stenberg displayed strong 5-on-5 flashes despite the Sharks falling 4-3 to the Dallas Stars.
The defeat marked San Jose's seventh loss across their last eight games.
Sheng Peng argues general manager Mike Grier and coach Ryan Warsofsky face pressure after heavy veteran spending.

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San Jose Sharks rookie Ivar Stenberg showed positive flashes at 5-on-5 play during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. The defeat marked the seventh loss in eight games for San Jose, extending their recent slump.

Writer Sheng Peng questions whether the Sharks are facing another developmental season rather than competing, despite over $140 million committed to veterans this year. As of November 7, San Jose sits six points out of the final Western Conference wild card spot.

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