What Happened
The San Jose Sharks made a series of roster moves on Oct. 28, recalling forward Filip Bystedt and defenseman Libor Hajek from the AHL's San Jose Barracuda. The club also placed forwards Igor Chernyshov and Alexander Wennberg on injured reserve and reassigned defenseman Luca Cagnoni. On Nov. 4, San Jose assigned Hajek back to the Barracuda; he did not appear in a game during his one-week recall.
Key Details
- Bystedt, 22, was selected 27th overall by San Jose in the 2022 NHL Draft.
- Bystedt has 26 goals and 68 points in 73 AHL games since the start of 2025-26.
- Hajek last played in the NHL in 2022-23 with the New York Rangers.
- Hajek joined San Jose last offseason after three years with HC Dynamo Pardubice.
- Hajek recorded a goal and an assist in eight games with the Barracuda this season.
What It Means
Bystedt's promotion gives San Jose a look at a first-round pick who has produced at better than a point per game in the AHL over the past two seasons. With Chernyshov and Wennberg on injured reserve, the Sharks needed forward depth. Hajek's brief recall provided defensive insurance but ended without an NHL appearance, leaving him with the Barracuda.
What's Next
Bystedt's opportunity continues while Chernyshov and Wennberg remain on injured reserve. Hajek returns to the Barracuda after his recall ended without a game. The Sharks have not announced timelines for the injured forwards.