As the March 7 trade deadline approaches, the San Jose Sharks are strategizing following the completion of the Four Nations Faceoff. With eight picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, they aim to secure more first and second-round picks to support their rebuilding efforts. General Manager Mike Grier is actively engaging in talks, utilizing $7.18 million in cap space to facilitate trades, potentially as a third-party team. However, without salary retention capabilities, trading high-value contracts remains challenging, impacting their overall trading strategy.
The Sharks have eight picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, including just three in the first two rounds, making additional draft picks essential for their rebuilding efforts.
GMs were evaluating their strategies during the Four Nations break, deciding whether to pursue trades or focus on the current season as the March 7 deadline approaches.
San Jose's projected cap space of $7.18 million as of Feb. 20 provides opportunities to be involved in trades, especially by acting as a third party to facilitate deals.
The Sharks are unable to retain salary for trades, limiting their ability to assist contending teams or trade high-contract players without full compensation.
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