Graf scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Bruins.
Graf provided some insurance with 1:07 left in the contest. The 23-year-old has a goal and three helpers over his last four outings. He continues to see steady ice time in a third-line role, and he's starting to get some power-play time in addition to his role on the penalty kill. Graf is at three goals, 10 points, 18 shots on net, 19 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 22 appearances. He's on a pace that could have him challenge for 40 points over a full season, so he should have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Garners pair of helpers
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Graf notched two assists and two blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Kings.
Graf helped out on first-period tallies by linemates Adam Gaudette and Ty Dellandrea. With a goal and five helpers over his last eight games, Graf has carved out a decent role as a depth scorer in a middle-six spot. He's seen more defensive usage this season while only playing occasionally on the power play. The 23-year-old is up to nine points, 15 shots on net, 19 hits, 14 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 20 appearances.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Nets game-winner in overtime
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Graf scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Wild.
Graf went hard to the net and corralled a Macklin Celebrini pass, deking around Filip Gustavsson before potting the game-winner on a backhand shot. With a goal and two helpers over his last four games, Graf is showing a little more potential on offense. The 23-year-old's defensive skills and versatility have been his hallmarks this year, allowing him to maintain a fairly steady third-line role. He's at two goals, six points (two shorthanded), 11 shots on net, 17 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 16 appearances. He may be worth a look for fantasy managers in deeper formats.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: First points of season
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Graf had a shorthanded goal and an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.
Graf cracked the scoresheet for the first time this season and did it in style, notching his first multi-point effort. Graf's playing time might continue to receive a boost due to his penalty-killing role. Still, as a bottom-six forward in a struggling offense, he's not expected to have a ton of fantasy upside in most formats.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Returned to minors
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Graf was demoted to AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Graf is currently stuck in a six-game goal drought during which he managed just one helper and eight shots while averaging 17:14 of ice time. In his 33 games this season, the 22-year-old winger has managed five goals and six helpers, including five power-play points. With Graf headed back to the minors, it could be an indication that Tyler Toffoli (lower body) will be ready to return versus Minnesota on Wednesday.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Tallies twice Thursday
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Graf scored two goals, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Graf has three goals over his last two games and a total of five points over his last five outings. The 22-year-old's quickly gaining trust from head coach Ryan Warsofsky -- Graf saw a career-high 20:13 of ice time Thursday. He's on the second line and second power-play unit. A number of young players are getting a chance to prove themselves down the stretch, but Graf has arguably seized the opportunity more than anyone else. He's at four goals, nine points (three on the power play), 25 shots on net and a minus-4 rating through 23 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Back in NHL
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Graf was called up by San Jose on Friday, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
Graf was in the minors for less than a day, but that's enough to keep him eligible for service with AHL San Jose for the remainder of the season. The 22-year-old has a goal, six points, 13 hits and 11 blocks in 20 appearances with the Sharks in 2024-25.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Called up Tuesday
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Graf was recalled from AHL San Jose on Tuesday.
Graf has scored just one goal in 13 NHL games this year while adding two assists, 11 hits and 11 shots. With his promotion, the 22-year-old winger should be in the mix for a middle-six spot heading into Sunday's clash with Calgary, though he is far from a lock to play.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Promoted from minors
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Graf was called up from AHL San Jose on Monday.
Graf hasn't appeared in an NHL game for the Sharks since Jan. 21 versus the Predators but could be pressed into service versus the Canadiens on Tuesday given all the injuries among the Sharks' forwards. In his 10 games for the big club, the 22-year-old winger has yet to find the back of the net while generating two assists, four shots and 10 hits while averaging 14:17 of ice time.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Sent to AHL
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Graf was loaned to AHL San Jose on Friday.
Graf has two assists in 10 NHL games this season. He was a healthy scratch Thursday as Walker Duehr played his first game with the Sharks after being claimed off waivers Wednesday. Graf had six goals and 20 assists in 29 AHL games before his recall.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Helpers in consecutive contests
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Graf posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.
Graf has a helper in each of the last two games, and his assist Tuesday was his first power-play point of the campaign. The 22-year-old winger has immediately stepped into a middle-six role for the Sharks, averaging 13:57 of ice time over three contests. Given the team situation, fantasy managers in redraft formats will want to wait and see if Graf can sustain his hot start to his time in the NHL -- he had 26 points over 29 outings with AHL San Jose, so the scoring touch is evident.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Manages assist in win
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Graf logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils.
Graf remains on the NHL roster even with William Eklund back from an upper-body injury. This was Graf's second appearance with the big club this season, and he's filled a middle-six role. He has three assists over nine career games, though at 22 years old, he could still find room to grow on offense if he remains in a substantial enough role.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Called up by NHL club
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Graf was recalled by the Sharks on Tuesday.
Graf was sent to the AHL ahead of the regular season, and he's recorded six goals and 20 assists over 29 appearances with the Barracuda to begin the year. The 22-year-old has appeared in just seven NHL games but will provide depth for the Sharks after William Eklund (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Sharks' Collin Graf: Sent down Monday
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Graf was assigned to AHL San Jose on Monday.
Graf got his first taste of NHL action last season, recording two points and seven blocked shots over seven regular-season appearances. He didn't earn a spot on the Sharks' Opening Night roster ahead of the 2024-25 campaign and will likely spend most of this season in the AHL.
