Sharks Trade Defenseman Jack Thompson to Canucks

Canucks send Jett Woo to San Jose in minor AHL swap

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The San Jose Sharks have traded 23-year-old defenseman Jack Thompson to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Jett Woo. Both players were playing in the AHL at the time of the trade, so no corresponding NHL roster moves were needed.

Why it matters

This is a minor trade between two teams looking to shuffle their prospect depth on the blue line. Thompson was acquired by the Sharks in 2024 but failed to crack their NHL roster this season, while Woo is a former second-round pick of the Canucks trying to work his way up to the NHL.

The details

The Sharks are sending Jack Thompson, a 23-year-old defenseman, to the Canucks. In return, the Sharks will receive Jett Woo, another young defenseman prospect. Both players have been playing in the AHL this season after failing to make their respective NHL teams out of training camp.

  • The trade was completed on March 5, 2026.

The players

Jack Thompson

A 23-year-old defenseman who was acquired by the Sharks in 2024 but has spent this season in the AHL.

Jett Woo

A defenseman prospect in the Canucks' system who has been playing in the AHL this season.

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The takeaway

This trade represents a minor swap of defensive prospects between the Sharks and Canucks as both teams look to shuffle their organizational depth on the blue line.