The San Jose Sharks traded goaltender Vitek Vanecek to the Florida Panthers for forward Patrick Giles amid growing adjustments to the team roster. Vanecek, who just had three wins in 18 games this season, was held out of a recent game due to trade-related reasons. In return, the Sharks received Giles, a 6'5 forward from Boston College, who has not yet registered a point in his nine NHL games this season but has shown potential with five goals and two assists in the minors. He is expected to start in the AHL as part of his development.
Vanecek was held out of San Jose's lineup against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday for trade-related reasons, signaling the impending trade with the Panthers.
Giles, who played at Boston College, has played nine NHL games this season and hasn't registered a point, showing potential for growth as he starts in the AHL.
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