The San Jose Sharks aren’t prepared for a prime D-man but, and they should discover a prime goalie within the making
Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury Information: (mailbag) It might be a shock if the San Jose Sharks added a prime pairing right-handed defenseman or one other skilled ahead. Including impactful right-hander Dman may come subsequent offseason.
I do not assume the Sharks will commerce Marco Sturm or Luke Kunin earlier than the beginning of the season. Possibly on the deadline.
If Klim Kostin does not make the crew after coaching camp, they may commerce him earlier than inserting him on waivers.
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The Sharks and Nashville Predators not too long ago struck a deal, so GM Mike Grier has seemingly requested Barry Trotz in regards to the standing/worth for goalie Yaroslav Askarov. Elliotte Friedman beforehand reported that Askarov’s worth would begin at an excellent NHL participant or an excellent ahead or defenseman. It received’t be low cost. It might seemingly be a transfer that may make sense for the Sharks.
Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic has two years left on his contract at $7 million, and that is not a simple transfer. The Sharks have already used up their three wage retention slots.
Potential commerce locations for Nashville Predators goalie Yaroslav Askarov
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet: The Nashville Predators signed Juuse Saros to an eight-year deal and signed a backup goalie. The 22-year-old Askorov has already spent two years within the AHL. There was hypothesis a few commerce prior to now two drafts. Potential touchdown spots.
Columbus Blue Jackets – May the Predators be inquisitive about 2021 fifth general choose Kent Johnson?
Carolina Hurricanes – A future mixture of Pyotr Kochetkov and Askarov may look good for the Hurricanes. May the edges make a much bigger deal for Martin Necas?
New Jersey Devils – Jake Allen has one 12 months left on his contract, Jacob Markstrom two. They might use a long-term plan.
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San Jose Sharks – MacKenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek have one 12 months left on their contracts. The Sharks have the Vegas Golden Knights 2025 first-round choose.