The San Jose Sharks wish to add to their blue line … Would transfer Mario Ferraro for the best worth
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Interval: The San Jose Sharks can be seeking to enhance their blue line and are anticipated to focus on pending UFAs like Sean Walker and Dylan DeMelo.
The Sharks are additionally taking calls on a few of their gamers, together with 25-year-old defenseman Mario Ferraro. He’s bought a 12 months left at $3.25 million. Groups are calling and the asking worth is excessive and it’ll take rather a lot for GM Mike Grier to maneuver him.
Among the many groups imagine to have some curiosity embrace Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks.
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Earlier than the commerce deadline Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving had been eyeing Ferraro and pending RFA ahead Luke Kunin.
The Sharks met with Kunin’s agent final week to debate an extension.
Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell hopes to have the ability to communicate with Laine
Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell mentioned on Thursday that he’s attempting to talk with Patrik Laine personally. TSN reported on Wednesday that Laine doesn’t wish to play in Columbus and that either side are a commerce.
Laine’s agent Andy Scott didn’t return a request to remark.
A Laine commerce wouldn’t be simple given his two remaining years at $8.7 million and that he’s been within the gamers help program since January twenty eighth. He was additionally injured final season and solely performed in 18 video games.
“Laine is one (huge problem) that everyone is aware of about, so there’s no hiding behind that,” Waddell mentioned final week. “Everyone knows that he’s a hell of a participant, so the primary query persons are going to ask me if that title comes up is, ‘What’s occurring with him?’ And I inform them, ‘I’m engaged on that.’ ”
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Patrik Laine is reportedly looking for a recent begin.
The sniping winger has scored at a 34 purpose tempo prior to now three seasons. #CBJ pic.twitter.com/aqFDOHmhPb
— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) June 12, 2024
