Sharks acquire defenseman Jett Woo; Canucks trade jett woo
The San Jose Sharks have acquired defenseman Jett Woo from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for defenseman Jack Thompson, a swap that immediately affects organizational blueline depth. jett woo arrives with recent AHL playoff experience and an expiring contract, while Thompson brings NHL experience and is also nearing the end of his current deal.
Jett Woo's recent AHL production
Jett Woo, 25, has eight points this season in 26 games for the Abbotsford AHL club, with a one-goal, seven-assist split. Over his professional AHL career he has recorded 91 points (22 goals, 69 assists) in 293 games and ranks fifth among his team’s defensemen in points this season. He also ranks second on the team in penalty minutes with 78.
What the Sharks get
Adding jett woo gives the Sharks a defenseman with league playoff experience; he appeared in 22 postseason games during his club’s Calder Cup run last season, collecting six points (one goal, five assists) and finishing with a plus-8 rating. The six-foot, 205-pound Winnipeg native was a second-round pick in 2018 and posted strong junior totals across four WHL seasons, registering 160 points (33 goals, 127 assists) in 242 games and earning a WHL (Eastern Division) Second All-Star Team nod after a 66-point campaign.
What the Canucks receive
In return, Vancouver acquires 23-year-old defenseman Jack Thompson. Thompson has appeared in 42 games this season for the San Jose AHL affiliate, recording 12 points (three goals, nine assists). His professional totals include 203 AHL games with 91 points (20 goals, 71 assists) and 34 NHL games with 10 points (four goals, six assists) accumulated with earlier NHL stops and last season with San Jose.
Contracts, roster impact and near-term outlook
Both players carry contracts that expire at the end of the season: Woo is set to become an unrestricted free agent, while Thompson is a restricted free agent. The contract timing makes the swap notable for both organizations' short-term plans and post-season roster construction. Thompson’s younger age and prior NHL appearances create a pathway for a quick recall; the Canucks recently adjusted their defensive group a recall and earlier roster moves, opening the possibility that Thompson could draw NHL playing time before season’s end.
For San Jose, Woo’s championship experience and physical profile bolster organizational depth on the left side, while Vancouver gains a right-shot defender with NHL minutes who can slot into the organization immediately. Salary figures at the AHL level differ between the two players this season, which also alters minor-league payroll dynamics for each club.
Near term, both clubs will evaluate how each player fits on their respective AHL and NHL rosters through the remainder of the season. If Thompson earns NHL opportunities, Vancouver could see a near-term impact on its blue line. If Woo continues to provide steady AHL minutes and playoff-style performance, San Jose gains a depth piece with recent postseason track record.
