NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, and the Detroit Red Wings

The San Jose Sharks are looking to add, but they may need to shed some contracts first

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – What is going to change for the Preds? episode on the San Jose Sharks.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

“I had a couple people tell me about San Jose. So they had (Philipp) Kurashev just come back. (Kiefer) Sherwood should be back, I assume, any time.

San Jose’s also at 49 contracts out of 50. I think they would like to move some things out and see what they can add. Like, Grier’s been pretty, he’s been around the (Artemi) Panarin, but he’s also been pretty sharp about this stuff. Like he’s trying to reward his players. (Laurent) Brossoit for goaltending depth.

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Sherwood, of course, even though he hasn’t played yet. You know, I think there’s been a challenge getting to an extension here, but with Sherwood, but I do think the Sharks knew going in what the number that Sherwood was asking for. So, you know, we’ll see where that goes.

But I’ve heard, you know, also, of course, the sharks have no defenseman other than (Sam) Dickinson, signed for next year. So I’ve, I’ve heard they’re kind of out there, looking to add.”

Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman is looking to reward his team

Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – What is going to change for the Preds? episode on the Detroit Red Wings, how GM Steve Yzerman wants to help the team.

** NHLRumors.com transcription

“And the we talked about how they were discussing something with Winnipeg, the one thing I do believe is true, and it’s kind of like what Mike Grier is, I think that Yzerman wants to help the Wings.

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I think he feels his players the way they’ve played, and right now they’re in second place in the Atlantic. They’re (6) points back of Tampa and Carolina for first in the Eastern Conference. And I do believe Yzerman has said these players earn help, and he’s trying to get them help. So we’re watching them.

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