Vancouver Canucks trade winger Kiefer Sherwood to San Jose Sharks

By Canadian Press on January 19, 2026.

VANCOUVER — The struggling Vancouver Canucks have traded Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks.

Vancouver received defenceman Cole Clayton and second-round picks in both the 2026 and 2027 draft in exchange for the bruising winger.

Sherwood has a team-high 17 goals for Vancouver this season, alongside six assists over 44 games.

He posted career highs in goals (19), assists (21) and points (40) for Vancouver last season.

The 30-year-old undrafted forward from Columbus, Ohio, is in the final year of the two-year, US$3-million deal he signed as a free agent on July 1, 2024.

Sherwood. previously played for the Nashville Predators, Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2026.

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