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San Jose Sharks Suddenly Dump 7-Year NHL Veteran

The San Jose Sharks have placed forward Alex Barré-Boulet on waivers, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. The 29-year-old was activated off injured reserve (undisclosed) and made available Wednesday, with the clear intent of assigning him to the AHL’s San…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:10 PM
San Jose Sharks Suddenly Dump 7-Year NHL Veteran
Key Things to Know
  • The San Jose Sharks placed forward Alex Barr-Boulet on waivers to assign him to the AHL.
  • Barr-Boulet was activated from injured reserve after missing the start of the regular season.
  • He signed a two-year, two-way contract with San Jose in July.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Jose Sharks have placed veteran forward Alex Barr-Boulet on waivers, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. The 29-year-old was activated off injured reserve with the plan to assign him to the AHL affiliate San Jose Barracuda once he clears. He had not appeared in any regular-season games for the Sharks this season due to an injury sustained in the preseason.

Barr-Boulet signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Sharks in July. The move is designed to provide AHL scoring depth and call-up insurance rather than representing a permanent departure from the organization.

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