| Dec. 13, 2025 |
Graf logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Penguins. - Graf had gone 11 games without a helper, though he had four goals in that span. The 23-year-old has gotten more looks in the top six recently, emerging as an all-situations forward on this young Sharks team. Graf is up to 15 points, 33 shots on net, 34 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 32 appearances. He's already surpassed the 11 points he had in 33 outings a year ago, and a season around the 30-point mark is in play if he stays healthy. |
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| Dec. 10, 2025 |
Graf scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers. - Graf has scored in three straight games, and his recent offense has been a product of his move up to the top line. The 23-year-old winger is seeing time in all situations, though his power-play usage has remained limited to the second unit. For the season, he's at six goals, a career-high 13 points, 29 shots on net, 30 hits, 24 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 30 appearances. Graf's worth a look in fantasy for as long as he's playing alongside Macklin Celebrini at even strength. |
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| Dec. 7, 2025 |
Graf scored a goal and placed two shots on net in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Hurricanes. - Graf sparked San Jose's offense early as he scored just 33 seconds into Sunday's big win. With the twine finder, the 23-year-old winger is up to five goals, 12 points and 27 shots on net through 29 games this season. With back-to-back games with a goal, Graf set a new career high in points, surpassing his total of 11 through 33 games a year ago. By setting a new career high in four fewer games, his improvement has been noticed as he has moved up to San Jose's top line to play alongside Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith. Graf is a developing option in deep fantasy leagues that has point-scoring upside if he remains on the Sharks' top line. |
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| Dec. 5, 2025 |
Graf scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 4-1 loss to the Stars. - Graf ended a five-game point drought with the effort. While the results haven't been there recently, he has found himself seeing steady ice time with 17-plus minutes in six of the last seven games. The 23-year-old is up to four goals, 11 points, 25 shots on net, 28 hits, 23 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 28 appearances. Graf won't carry a fantasy team with offense, but he can help managers in deeper formats who need some category coverage. |
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| Nov. 23, 2025 |
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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| Nov. 21, 2025 |
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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| Nov. 11, 2025 |
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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| Oct. 22, 2025 |
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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| April 8, 2025 |
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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| March 29, 2025 |
Graf notched a power-play assist and two PIM in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers. - This was Graf's first helper since March 6, but he had four goals over seven games between assists. The 22-year-old continues to see time on the second line at even strength, and he's featuring in all situations as he quickly gains experience at the NHL level. For the season, he's posted 11 points (four on the power play), 33 shots on net, 17 hits, 15 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 28 appearances. |
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| March 27, 2025 |
Graf scored a shorthanded goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Maple Leafs. - This was Graf's first career shorthanded point. The 22-year-old is quickly earning trust as an all-situations player, though he hasn't always had the offense to back it up. He's scored four times over his last six outings and is now at five goals, 10 points, 32 shots on net, 17 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 27 appearances this season. |
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| March 13, 2025 |
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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| March 11, 2025 |
Graf scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Predators. - Graf's tally briefly tied the game at 2-2 in the third period before Kieffer Bellows put the Predators ahead for good. With a goal and three helpers over his last seven outings, Graf is finding ways to chip in on offense from a middle-six role. The 22-year-old winger is up to two goals, seven points, 22 shots on net, 14 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating across 22 appearances this season. |
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| March 7, 2025 |
Graf notched a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche. - Graf set up a Fabian Zetterlund tally at 10:08 of the first period. This was Graf's third helper over the last five games -- he's had no trouble settling in as a middle-six forward during this stint on the NHL roster, and he's seeing time on the second power-play unit. For the season, the 22-year-old winger has six points, 21 shots on net, 13 hits, 11 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 20 appearances. |
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| March 5, 2025 |
Graf posted an assist in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres. - Graf has two helpers over six contests since he was recalled from AHL San Jose coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The 22-year-old is holding down a steady bottom-six role with power-play time. He's at five points, 20 shots on net, 13 hits and a minus-5 rating across 19 NHL appearances this season, but it appears the Sharks are willing to let him learn on the job at this stage of his development. |
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| Feb. 18, 2025 |
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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| Feb. 9, 2025 |
Graf was reassigned to AHL San Jose on Sunday. - Graf has one goal, two assists, 11 shots on net, eight blocked shots and 11 hits in 13 NHL outings this season. The 22-year-old forward has eight goals and 22 assists through 33 AHL appearances in the 2024-25 campaign. |
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| Feb. 5, 2025 |
Graf scored a goal on five shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Canadiens. - Graf returned from a stint with AHL San Jose and slotted into a middle-six role. He logged 17:37 of ice time and came away with his first career NHL goal in this contest after tying the game at 2-2 in the second period. The 22-year-old is up to three points, nine shots on net, 11 hits and a minus-4 rating across 11 appearances with the Sharks. Graf should be able to stick around while the Sharks are dealing with multiple injuries to forwards, though it wouldn't be surprising to see him reassigned to the farm team during the 4 Nations Face-Off break. |
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| Feb. 3, 2025 |
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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| Jan. 24, 2025 |
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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| Jan. 8, 2025 |
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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| Jan. 5, 2025 |
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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| Dec. 31, 2024 |
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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| Oct. 7, 2024 |
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. |
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| April 6, 2024 |
Graf is set to make his NHL debut Saturday versus St. Louis, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now. - Graf signed a three-year, entry-level contract with San Jose on Thursday after scoring 22 goals and 49 points in 34 NCAA contests with Quinnipiac University. The 21-year-old wasn't drafted, but his development at the college level makes him an exciting prospect for the Sharks. Graf is projected to serve on the second line alongside Luke Kunin and William Eklund versus the Blues. |
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| April 4, 2024 |
Graf signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks on Thursday. The contract will begin immediately for the rest of the 2023-24 campaign. - Graf recently finished his junior season at Quinnipiac University, leading the team in scoring with 22 goals and 49 points through 34 contests. The 21-year-old forward was named a Hobey Baker Top-10 finalist for a second straight campaign this year. Graf is expected to join the Sharks immediately, and he could see top-six usage for the rebuilding team over the final two weeks of the season. |
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