The San Jose Sharks have made a significant roster move by trading for defenceman Ryan Ellis from the Philadelphia Flyers. In exchange, the Sharks sent forward Carl Grundstrom and defenceman Artem Guryev. The deal includes a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Details of the Trade
- Date: October 5, 2025
- Teams Involved:
- San Jose Sharks
- Philadelphia Flyers
- Players Acquired: Ryan Ellis
- Players Traded Away: Carl Grundstrom, Artem Guryev
- Draft Pick: Conditional sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft
Player Profiles
Ryan Ellis
Ryan Ellis, 34, has not played in the NHL since the 2021-22 season due to a back injury. The right-shot defenceman stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and is in the seventh year of an eight-year contract valued at $50 million. His annual cap hit is $6.25 million. Drafted 11th overall by the Nashville Predators in 2009, Ellis has recorded 76 goals and 275 points in 566 career games.
Carl Grundstrom
Carl Grundstrom, 27, played 56 games for the Sharks last season, contributing three goals and nine points. He is beginning the second year of a two-year deal worth $3.5 million, with a cap hit of $1.8 million. Grundstrom was drafted 57th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016 and has accumulated 43 goals and 76 points over 292 career games, having played with the Los Angeles Kings and Sharks.
Artem Guryev
Artem Guryev was selected 135th overall by the Sharks in the 2021 NHL Draft. Last season, he split his time between the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL and the Wichita Thunder in the ECHL.
Impact of the Trade
This trade highlights the Sharks’ strategy to enhance their defensive lineup while allowing the Flyers to reshape their roster. With Ellis joining the Sharks, they acquire a veteran presence, while Grundstrom and Guryev bring potential to Philadelphia.
