What Happened
The San Jose Sharks announced the recall of defenseman Eric Pohlkamp from the San Jose Barracuda on November 3, 2026. The move comes days after the organization brought top forward prospect Filip Bystedt to the NHL. Pohlkamp, 22, has seven assists and a -2 rating in 10 games with the Barracuda this season. San Jose selected him with the 132nd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Draft.
Key Details
- Pohlkamp is a 22-year-old right-shot defenseman from Brainerd, Minnesota.
- San Jose drafted him 132nd overall in the fifth round in 2023.
- He signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Sharks last April.
- He had seven assists and a -2 rating in 10 AHL games this season.
- At Denver he posted 29 goals and 74 points in 87 games with a +55 rating.
- He was a Hobey Baker finalist and helped Denver win the national title.
What It Means
The recall continues San Jose's push to give young players NHL time during its rebuild. Pohlkamp arrives after a strong NCAA career at Denver, where he produced at a high rate and won a national championship. His AHL start has been more modest offensively, but the call-up gives the Sharks a look at a right-shot defenseman who was a late-round pick.
What's Next
Pohlkamp is expected to join the Sharks' NHL roster. How much ice time he receives will depend on the team's defensive depth and lineup decisions.