Giles scored two goals in AHL San Jose's 7-0 win over Abbotsford on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Giles received a three-game stint in the NHL just over a week ago and put up one helper. At the AHL level, he's earned four points and 12 shots on net through eight contests. The 25-year-old isn't really a prospect, but he seems to have a certain something that could help him carve out a role as a bottom-six option in the NHL. He'll likely need to show a little more with the Barracuda to get another look with the big club.

Giles was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Giles spent nearly a week with the Sharks, appearing in three games and logging an assist, three hits and two shots on goal while averaging 8:52 of ice time. He should have more consistent opportunities to contribute with the Barracuda.

Giles notched an assist and two hits in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

This was Giles' first point in three NHL games this season. He appears to have a chance to make an impact in a bottom-six role while Adam Gaudette (upper body) and Ryan Reaves (lower body) are sidelined. Giles has one goal in 17 games between the Panthers and the Sharks last year, so he has yet to really prove himself as a scorer at the NHL level.

Giles was recalled from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Giles' promotion could signal that Adam Gaudette (upper body) may be set to miss some time, as this move would give the team one extra healthy forward if Gaudette is unable to suit up Tuesday against the Kings. Nick Leddy (upper body) was placed on injured reserve in correspondence with Giles being brought up from the minors. The 25-year-old winger has notched one goal and one helper across four appearances with the Barracuda this season.

Giles (lower body) was put on waivers by San Jose on Wednesday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

EDGE Analysis

Giles' inclusion on the waiver list indicates that he's no longer dealing with the lower-body injury that limited him during training camp. The 25-year-old had a goal in eight outings with the Sharks in 2024-25. He also had nine goals and 11 points across 47 regular-season appearances between AHL San Jose and AHL Charlotte. Giles is expected to start the upcoming season in the minors if he clears waivers.

Giles (lower body) has resumed skating, but he's not expected to fully recover before training camp ends, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Although it sounds like Giles won't get into a preseason game, head coach Ryan Warsofsky doesn't believe the forward is too far away from being able to play. Provided the 25-year-old Giles is healthy enough to do so, he's likely to start the season in the minors.

Head coach Ryan Warsofsky said Friday that Giles had surgery on a lower-body injury during the offseason and is "a couple weeks away" from returning to the ice, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giles made 17 regular-season appearances between Florida and San Jose last year and recorded a goal, 21 hits and seven blocked shots while averaging 9:14 of ice time. He'll likely miss at least most of the preseason while recovering from surgery, and he'll presumably head to the AHL once he's cleared to return.

Giles was returned to AHL San Jose on Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Giles has picked up just one point in his eight games with the Sharks since he was traded from the Panthers. Given his offensive struggles, the 25-year-old forward could benefit from additional minutes in the minors -- though he hasn't been significantly more productive in the AHL, recording seven points in 39 outings with AHL Charlotte.

Giles scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was the first of Giles' career, as well as his first point. It took him 11 games to achieve the milestone, though his scoring upside is fairly limited. He's added nine shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating between the Sharks and the Panthers this season. Giles will face competition for bottom-six minutes once Noah Gregor (not injury related) is able to play, but it looks like the Sharks are willing to give the 25-year-old Giles a fair shake in his audition to stay in the NHL.

Giles was called up from AHL San Jose on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Giles was called up after getting traded from the Panthers in the Vitek Vanecek trade Wednesday. The 25-year-old Giles is going to be in contention for a regular NHL job for the rest of the season as he tries to impress his new team. He had seven points in 39 games with AHL Charlotte, so his upside for fantasy is limited.