The San Jose Sharks have some defenseman out there and are in search of scoring assist
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The San Sharks signed John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, and claimed Nick Leddy off waivers. A supply mentioned they have been fascinated with Nic Hague earlier than he was traded to the Nashville Predators, and they’re one of many groups fascinated with Bowen Byram.
The Sharks are in search of a top-six ahead and have been fascinated with a number of the bigger-named UFAs, however it’s not simple to lure them to San Jose.
Sources say that one defenseman could possibly be moved out, with Timothy Liljegren and Henry Thrun out there.
They may 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 in search of a contract for subsequent season.
1. Jack Roslovic – May very well be Plan B for groups who have been fascinated with Pius Suter. 28-year-old middle who can play the wing. The Sharks and Sabres want NHL gamers.
2. Victor Olofsson – 15 objectives in 59 final season, and has scored 20 or extra objectives thrice.
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 have to decrease asking worth. Had a 16-9-4 file final yr.
5. Max Pacioretty – The door remains to be not closed on a Toronto return. Has battle accidents and is contemplating all choices, together with retiring.
6. Jeff Skinner – A ‘lesser’ staff in search of 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 middle who can nonetheless verify. Switched brokers and has curiosity from a number of groups, in line with David Pagnotta.
8. Joel Kiviranta – The 29-year-old left winger ought to discover a bottom-six job someplace.
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