The San Jose Sharks bought out Marc-Edouard Vlasic's contract, which saves approximately $2.33 million this year. GM Mike Grier aims to surround young players with experienced veterans, signing Adam Gaudette, Dmitry Orlov, and John Klingberg. Despite having roughly $22.9 million in salary cap space, Grier recognizes the likely challenges in the upcoming season, anticipating the team may miss the playoffs. He seeks to create professionalism in the locker room while potentially developing trade assets by investing in older players.
In buying out Vlasic, Grier saves about $2.33 million this year. Every penny he can save brings Grier more flexibility when pursuing free agents and trades.
Grier is entrusting his room to older players like the 34-year-old Leddy, the 33-year-old Orlov and the 32-year-old Klingberg. He's also taking a modest gamble by investing in players who, if things work out well, become trade assets.
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