OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Mon 4/15/24 3:01 PM

Barabanov (lower body) will miss San Jose's last two games of the season, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov will finish the season having picked up just four goals and 13 points through 46 games while skating in a middle-six role. It remains to be seen if the Sharks will express interest in re-signing Barabanov, a pending unrestricted free agent, this summer.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Thu 3/28/24 1:18 PM

Barabanov (lower body) will be out of action week-to-week, according to Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov was injured in the second period Tuesday versus Dallas and did not return. There are only three weeks remaining in the season, so it's possible Barabanov has seen his last action of the campaign. He has four goals and 13 points in 46 games this season, a far cry from 2022-23, when he had 15 goals and 32 assists in 68 games.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Wed 3/27/24 12:44 AM

Barabanov (undisclosed) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov had a goal in 9:15 of ice time prior to his exit late in the second period. If he can't play Thursday against the Wild, Kevin Labanc or Givani Smith are options to enter the lineup in his place.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Sat 3/9/24 10:28 PM

Barabanov had two shots and two PIM in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
After missing the last game for trade-related reasons, Barabanov remained with the Sharks and returned to his regular spot on the wing on the first line being centered by Mikael Granlund. Barabanov finished with two shots, two PIM and an even rating in 18:03 of ice time. The 29-year old winger only has one point in all of February and even though he is playing first-line minutes, he is not a player that can be relied upon for production.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Sat 3/9/24 6:49 PM

Barabanov (not injury related) will play Saturday against Ottawa, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov didn't play Thursday versus the Islanders for trade-related reasons, but he wasn't moved by the Sharks ahead of Friday's deadline. He has three goals, 10 points and 53 shots on net across 38 appearances this campaign.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Thu 3/7/24 3:19 PM

Barabanov won't play Thursday against the Islanders for trade-related reasons, per Sheng Peng of SanJoseHockeyNow.com.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov has three goals and 10 points in 38 outings in 2023-24. He might be dealt before Friday's trade deadline. Barabanov's absence from the lineup Thursday corresponds with Thomas Bordeleau, who was called up from AHL San Jose on Wednesday, getting into a game with the Sharks for the first time since Oct. 26.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Tue 3/5/24 10:05 PM

Barabanov (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Stars, Max Miller of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov and William Eklund (illness) both took the ice for warmups, while Kevin Labanc did not. The 29-year-old Barabanov returns from a two-game absence, but he will likely remain in a bottom-six role. He has just 10 points through 37 outings this season.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Tue 3/5/24 1:50 PM

Barabanov (lower body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against the Stars, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov has missed the past two contests due to a lower-body issue. He has notched three goals and 10 points in 37 outings this campaign.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Sat 3/2/24 12:58 PM

Barabanov (lower body) will not play in Dallas on Saturday, according to Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov will also miss Sunday's tilt in Minnesota. Barabanov has three goals and 10 points in 37 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by Givani Smith.

OUTAlexander Barabanov
LW SJ
Wed 2/28/24 2:56 AM

Barabanov notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Barabanov snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. He's still gone 17 contests without a goal, adding just three assists and 23 shots on net in that span. The 29-year-old has been in a third-line role lately, and he was a healthy scratch Feb. 19 versus the Golden Knights. Barabanov has struggled with just 10 points, 51 shots and a minus-21 rating over 36 appearances this season.