NHL News: San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins

May 9, 2026, 20:30
CanadaSports

Introduction

The San Jose Sharks want a new player for 2026. The Pittsburgh Penguins might lose their goalie, Stuart Skinner.

Main Body

The San Jose Sharks must pick a player. Some experts like Ivar Stenberg. He is a good winger from Sweden. Other experts like Chase Reid. He is a strong defenseman. Other players are also good. Alberts Smits and Carson Carels are two more options. The team will choose the best player for them. Now, Stuart Skinner plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins. But he may leave the team soon. The Penguins have other goalies now. Stuart Skinner may go to the Ottawa Senators.

Conclusion

The Sharks pick their player on June 26. Stuart Skinner decides his new team by July 1.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Possibility' Word: MAY

In this story, we see things that are not 100% certain. When we aren't sure about the future, we use the word may.

Look at the patterns:

  • He may leave the team β†’ (Maybe he leaves, maybe he stays).
  • Stuart Skinner may go to Ottawa β†’ (It is a possibility).

πŸ› οΈ How to build it

It is very simple. You don't change the verb. You don't add "s" or "ing".

Person + may + Action

  • I β†’\rightarrow may β†’\rightarrow eat
  • She β†’\rightarrow may β†’\rightarrow play
  • They β†’\rightarrow may β†’\rightarrow win

πŸ“ Quick Comparison

Certain (100%)Possible (50%)
The Sharks pick a player.He may leave.
He is a good winger.He may go to Ottawa.

Vocabulary Learning

player (n.)
Someone who plays a sport or game.
Example:The player scored a goal.
team (n.)
A group of people working together.
Example:The team won the match.
goalie (n.)
A player who guards the goal.
Example:The goalie made a great save.
pick (v.)
To choose something.
Example:He will pick a new player.
choose (v.)
To decide on something.
Example:They will choose the best option.
best (adj.)
The most good or highest quality.
Example:She is the best player.
new (adj.)
Not old, recently made.
Example:He signed a new contract.
lose (v.)
To no longer have something.
Example:They might lose a goalie.
might (modal)
Possible.
Example:He might leave the team.
good (adj.)
Positive or satisfactory.
Example:The players are good.
strong (adj.)
Having power.
Example:He is a strong defender.
soon (adv.)
In a short time.
Example:He will leave soon.
may (modal)
Possible.
Example:She may join the team.
options (n.)
Choices.
Example:There are many options.