They waited a few days after sending him down Friday for AHL playoff eligibility purposes, but the Sharks announced today they’ve added defenseman Jimmy Schuldt back to their roster.

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks’ game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday will be shown exclusively on ESPN instead of the team’s normal broadcast partner, NBC Sports California. The game, the last on the Sharks’ seven-game road trip, is also being streamed on ESPN+.

The Sharks traded for Walman back before the 2024 NHL Draft. San Jose acquired Walman from the Detroit Red Wings alongside a second-round pick. Going the other way was future considerations. Oftentimes, this is essentially nothing in the NHL.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and two assists, Ilya Sorokin stopped 38 shots and the New York Islanders beat the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau had a goal and two assists Saturday night for the retooled New York Islanders, who beat the host San Jose Sharks 4-2.

The Colorado Avalanche play against the San Jose Sharks in an NHL game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

The 27-year-old forward with 422 NHL games played was acquired in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft