The San Jose Sharks have some defenseman accessible and are searching for scoring assist
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The San Sharks signed John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, and claimed Nick Leddy off waivers. A supply stated they have been involved in Nic Hague earlier than he was traded to the Nashville Predators, and they’re one of many groups involved in Bowen Byram.
The Sharks are searching for a top-six ahead and have been involved in among the bigger-named UFAs, but it surely’s not straightforward to lure them to San Jose.
Sources say that one defenseman may very well be moved out, with Timothy Liljegren and Henry Thrun accessible.
They might additionally dangle defenseman Mario Ferraro for some scoring assist up entrance. Ferraro might have extra commerce worth on the deadline, so the Sharks might wait till then. The 26-year-old has been within the rumor mill the previous couple of seasons.
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A take a look at the highest remaining free brokers
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The highest gamers who’re nonetheless searching for a contract for subsequent season.
1. Jack Roslovic – Could possibly be Plan B for groups who have been involved in Pius Suter. 28-year-old heart who can play the wing. The Sharks and Sabres want NHL gamers.
2. Victor Olofsson – 15 targets in 59 final season, and has scored 20 or extra targets 3 times.
3. Matt Grzelcyk – The 31-year-old defenseman put up 40 factors in 82 video games final season.
4. Ilya Samsonov – Not many spots open, and should must decrease asking value. Had a 16-9-4 file final 12 months.
5. Max Pacioretty – The door continues to be not closed on a Toronto return. Has battle accidents and is contemplating all choices, together with retiring.
6. Jeff Skinner – A ‘lesser’ group searching for some scoring might come calling. He’ll need to take lower than the $3 million he made final season.
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7. Luke Kunin – Depth heart who can nonetheless examine. Switched brokers and has curiosity from a number of groups, in keeping with David Pagnotta.
8. Joel Kiviranta – The 29-year-old left winger ought to discover a bottom-six job someplace.
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