Change is in the water for the San Jose Barracuda for 2022-23, with a new arena opening and – for the first time in 24 years – a new head coach for the San Jose Sharks’ top prospects.

The San Jose Sharks have named John McCarthy the new head coach of their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, while Roy Sommer has been named a senior advisor for the Barracuda.

The AHL Board of Governors has unanimously approved the San Jose Barracuda as hosts of the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.

The San Jose Sharks and their Barracuda AHL affiliate are struggling, but Thomas Bordeleau, with three assists in his AHL debut on Wednesday, could be a symbol of better days ahead.

The Chicago Wolves headlined the American Hockey League trade/loan deadline on Monday, bringing three major pieces into their lineup for what they hope will be a long run through the Calder Cup Playoffs.

San Jose Barracuda forward Krystof Hrabik has been reinstated following an evaluation of his progress in an education and training program conducted in conjunction with the National Hockey League’s Player Inclusion Committee.

The Rochester Americans have acquired defenseman Mark Alt from the San Jose Barracuda in exchange for forward Mason Jobst.

San Jose Barracuda defenseman Montana Onyebuchi has been suspended for one game as a consequence of his actions in a game vs. Colorado on Mar. 26.

The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Antoine Morand from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for goaltender Alexei Melnichuk.

The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Anthony Bitetto from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Nick Merkley.