Kurashev will be an unrestricted free agent Wednesday after San Jose didn't issue him a qualifying offer Monday.
Kurashev chipped in seven goals, 20 points, 62 shots on net and 40 hits across 43 appearances with the Sharks during the 2025-26 regular season. He was a healthy scratch frequently down the stretch, and he will get a chance at a fresh start somewhere else in the 2026-27 campaign.