Latest Mike Grier News

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team

Mar. 20, 2024 21:17 PM EDT

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks' minor league affiliate. Sharks general manager Mike Grier informed reporters at the league’s GM meetings...

San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl likely out for several weeks after undergoing knee surgery

Feb. 12, 2024 13:35 PM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl is likely sidelined for several weeks after undergoing knee surgery. The team announced Monday that Hertl decided to have a procedure to clean out loose cartilage in his left knee. General manager Mike Grier said the...

Sharks defenseman Matt Benning undergoes season-ending hip surgery

Jan. 04, 2024 16:37 PM EST

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Benning underwent surgery on his hip that will sideline him for the rest of the season. General manager Mike Grier announced Thursday that Benning had the surgery and is expected to be back for the start of training camp next...