James Sheppard (born April 25, 1988) is a professional ice hockey forward from Canada who currently plays for Eisbaren Berlin in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). He formerly played for the Minnesota Wild, San Jose Sharks, and New York Rangers in the National Hockey League (NHL). Sheppard was selected by the Wild with their third-round pick, 95th overall, at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He has also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2019. Before joining the Maple Leafs, Sheppard played two seasons with the University of Maine Black Bears, helping them win the NCAA national championship in 2013. Sheppard made his NHL debut on October 11, 2009, against the Montreal Canadiens. He scored his first career goal four days later against Mathieu Garon of the Carolina Hurricanes. On January 24, 2010, the Wild traded Sheppard to the Sharks in exchange for Matt Tennant. In San Jose, he reunited with former Wild coach Mike Yeo who was then behind the Sharks' bench. After one season with the Sharks, Sheppard signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers on July 1, 2011. During the 2012–13 season, he served as an alternate captain for the Rangers, before being placed on injured reserve on November 29, 2012. After one season with the Rangers, Sheppard opted to terminate his contract with the club after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract.