Ferraro scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.
Ferraro gave the Sharks a lead at 11:56 of the second period. It was his first goal since Jan. 19 versus the Panthers, though the defenseman has four points over nine outings since the Olympic break. For the season, the 27-year-old is at five goals, 16 points, 74 shots on net, 108 hits, 119 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 64 appearances.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Gathers helper in loss
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Ferraro notched an assist and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Sabres.
Ferraro has earned three helpers over seven contests since the Olympic break, but his last goal was Jan. 19 versus the Panthers. The veteran defenseman is a pending unrestricted free agent this summer, but the Sharks didn't trade him away before the deadline, so they may attempt to re-sign him to be a steady shutdown blueliner for a young team. The 27-year-old is at 15 points, 72 shots on net, 105 hits, 117 blocked shots, 31 PIM and an even plus-minus rating over 62 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Lights lamp Monday
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Ferraro scored a goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.
Ferraro has four goals this season, three of them coming over the last 10 games. The 27-year-old defenseman is up to a total of 12 points, 57 shots on net, 93 blocks, 84 hits and a minus-3 rating over 48 appearances. His career high of 21 points from the 2023-24 campaign is within reach. Ferraro has appeal in deeper fantasy formats thanks to his steady physical play.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Earns two points late in win
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Ferraro scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets.
Both of Ferraro's points came on empty-netters, as he scored one from the full length of the rink before helping out on Macklin Celebrini's tally. With four points over the last five games, Ferraro has been a little more involved than usual on offense, though it's unlikely to last. The defenseman is at three goals, 11 points, 49 shots on net, 77 hits, 83 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 42 appearances, giving him a chance to push for just the second 20-point campaign of his career.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Opens scoring in win
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Ferraro scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged three hits and blocked three shots in Monday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.
Ferraro has a goal and an assist over his last two contests after snapping an 11-game slump. The shutdown defenseman continues to see top-four minutes for the Sharks, but that won't often lead to steady offense. He's now at two goals, nine points, 44 shots on net, 74 hits, 81 blocks and a minus-2 rating over 39 appearances.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Snags helper in win
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Ferraro recorded an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
Ferraro's helper on a Collin Graf empty-netter was the former's first point in 12 outings in December. The 27-year-old Ferraro continues to see top-four minutes as a shutdown presence on the Sharks' blue line. He's now at eight points, 42 shots on net, 71 hits, 78 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 38 appearances.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Snags assist Saturday
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Ferraro recorded an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.
Ferraro snapped a seven-game point drought with the helper. The 27-year-old defenseman plays a top-four role for the Sharks, but he's there for his defense rather than his offense. On the year, he's at five points, 22 shots on net, 39 hits, 52 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 22 contests.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Pots goal in overtime loss
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Ferraro scored a goal on two shots and blocked five shots in Saturday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Ferraro has a goal, four shots on net and seven blocks over two games this season. While the Sharks made additions to their blue line in the offseason, Ferraro's defensive skill set will keep him in a top-four role. He's logged 100-plus hits in all six of his NHL campaigns and has added at least 125 blocks in four straight seasons. However, he's topped the 20-point mark just once and will likely struggle to get to that level of offense in 2025-26. Ferraro is in a contract year and could be a trade candidate in the likely event the Sharks aren't in the playoff picture in March.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Won't need surgery on broken ankle
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Ferraro's season-ending injury is a broken ankle that won't require surgery, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Friday.
Ferraro was injured Wednesday versus the Wild. He had 17 points, 150 hits, 125 blocked shots, 53 PIM and a minus-25 rating as the Sharks' top shutdown defender this season. Avoiding surgery is a positive sign, and he is expected to have a fairly normal offseason after a 4-6 week recovery from the injury. He'll be entering a contract year in 2025-26, so he could end up being a top trade target in the likely event the Sharks are not in playoff contention.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Done for season
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Ferraro (lower body) will miss San Jose's final four games of the regular season, Max Miller of NHL.com reports Thursday.
Ferraro sustained the injury during Wednesday's 8-7 overtime loss to Minnesota. He'll finish the 2024-25 campaign with five goals, 17 points, 53 PIM, 150 hits and 125 blocks in 78 appearances. The Sharks are now down to five healthy defensemen unless Vincent Desharnais (upper body) or Jan Rutta (lower body) can return for Friday's clash against Edmonton. If neither blueliner is available, then San Jose will need to recall a defenseman from the minors.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Doubtful to finish game
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Ferraro (undisclosed) is doubtful to return to Wednesday's game versus the Wild, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Ferraro blocked a shot late in the second period at close range, and it doesn't look like he'll be able to shake it off quickly. The 26-year-old defenseman should be considered questionable for Friday's game versus the Oilers. The Sharks' defense is dealing with multiple injuries and may need to recall Jimmy Schuldt if both of Vincent Desharnais (upper body) or Jan Rutta (lower body) remain out for Friday's contest.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Supplies two helpers in loss
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Ferraro logged two assists, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.
Ferraro is picking up the slack for the Sharks defense, which is missing multiple regulars due to injuries. The 26-year-old has five helpers over his last five contests for one of his best stretches of the season. He's up to 17 points, 72 shots on net, 144 hits, 120 blocked shots, 53 PIM and a minus-26 rating across 75 appearances this season.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Assists in consecutive contests
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Ferraro notched an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Ferraro has a helper in back-to-back games and four assists over his last eight outings. The 26-year-old is up to 15 points, 70 shots on net, 142 hits, 119 blocked shots, 53 PIM and a minus-28 rating through 74 contests. Despite his recent play, he's not a great source of offense, though he could help fantasy managers who need a boost in the physical categories.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Plucks apple in loss
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Ferraro logged an assist, four blocked shots, two hits, four PIM and a minus-2 rating in Sunday's 8-1 loss to the Kings.
Aside from setting up Cameron Lund's second NHL goal, this was a mostly forgettable outing for Ferraro. The 26-year-old defenseman managed three assists, a minus-6 rating, 16 hits and 29 blocks over 13 games in March. He'll continue to struggle in plus-minus rating because he plays heavy minutes for one of the worst teams in the league. Ferraro rarely offsets it with offense -- he has 14 points, 70 shots on net, 142 hits, 117 blocks, 53 PIM and a minus-29 rating across 73 outings this season.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Provides helper in shootout win
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Ferraro notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and four blocked shots in Thursday's 6-5 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.
Ferraro has a pair of helpers over his last five outings. The 26-year-old defenseman set up a Collin Graf tally in the first period of this contest. For the season, Ferraro is at 13 points, 67 shots on net, 140 hits, 112 blocks, 49 PIM and a minus-24 rating. While he's more of a defensive specialist, this was his first shorthanded point since his rookie year in 2019-20.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Ends point drought with assist
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Ferraro logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Ferraro snapped a 14-game point drought with the helper. In that span, he still compiled 23 hits and 32 blocked shots -- it's his non-scoring production that tends to be the steadiest part of his game. Ferraro is up to 12 points, 139 hits, 104 blocked shots, 64 shots on net, 45 PIM and a minus-20 rating through 67 appearances this season. He's serving as the Sharks' top shutdown blueliner.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Positive contributions in defeat
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Ferraro held a plus-3 rating, recorded four hits and blocked two shots in a 4-3 loss to the Canadiens on Thursday.
Ferraro played an outstanding game Thursday, filling up the stat sheet. He was on the ice for all three Sharks goals and none of the four Canadiens goals, giving him a game-high plus-3 rating. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, filling up the stat sheet did not include recording a point, extending his pointless streak to eight games. With no usage on the power play and playing on a struggling team like the Sharks, fantasy managers would be wise to look elsewhere for defensemen.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Draws helper Saturday
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Ferraro recorded an assist and fired three shots on goal in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Panthers.
Ferraro has three points over his last two contests. The 26-year-old defenseman has occupied a top-four role all season, so it's not surprising that he occasionally chips in offensively despite primarily serving in a shutdown capacity. Ferraro has 11 points, 54 shots on net, 115 hits, 71 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-22 rating through 52 appearances. His limited offense and poor plus-minus may make it difficult to roster him despite his strong physical play.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Two-point effort in win
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Ferraro scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, added four hits and went plus-3 in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Predators.
Ferraro helped out on a Walker Duehr goal before scoring one of his own in the first period. This was Ferraro's first multi-point effort since April 13, 2024. The 26-year-old defenseman is up to 10 points, 51 shots on net, 114 hits, 70 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-22 rating over 51 appearances. Three of Ferraro's five goals this season have been scored over 11 contests in January.
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Sharks' Mario Ferraro: Pots empty-netter
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Ferraro scored an empty-net goal, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.
Ferraro has two goals over six outings in January after failing to record a point in December. Offense is never a priority for Ferraro, who sees top-four minutes as a physical defenseman. He has eight points, 44 shots on net, 103 hits, 64 blocked shots, 30 PIM and a minus-21 rating through 46 appearances this season.
