MAJOR: Sharks Give Up on Their Captain
San Jose's recent performance, finishing among the bottom five in the league, signals the beginning of a fresh chapter for the team.
Already having offloaded significant assets like Erik Karlsson during this offseason, the San Jose Sharks have taken a turn towards re-strategizing their lineup for the future.
GM Mike Grier Open to Trading Key Players
In a surprising move, Sharks' General Manager Mike Grier has expressed his willingness to consider trade options for Captain Logan Couture and star forward Tomas Hertl.
Players' Commitment to San Jose Remains Strong
Couture and Hertl have extended contracts with the Sharks, committing them for multiple years ahead.
While Couture is locked in until the 2026-27 season, Hertl is just starting his second year of a lengthy eight year contract. Despite trade considerations, Grier emphasizes their dedication to the Sharks' mission.
However, trading either of these players won't be straightforward. Hertl's contract has a no-move clause effective till 2025, and Couture comes with a substantial 29-team no-trade clause.
As Read on HockeyOTB - San Jose Looking To Move On From Their Captain
| POLL | ||
SEPTEMBRE 22 | 32 ANSWERS MAJOR: Sharks Give Up on Their Captain Do you think any of these players being traded would benefit the team? | ||
| Yes | 18 | 56.3 % |
| No | 14 | 43.8 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Kyle Connor | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Michael Bunting | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Drew Helleson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Nino Niederreiter | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Leo Carlsson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Evgeni Malkin | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Josh Morrissey | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Cole Perfetti | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Bryan Rust | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Mark Scheifele | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Trevor Zegras | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Noel Acciari | - | - | - | |
| Mason Appleton | - | - | - | |
| Nicolas Aube-Kubel | - | - | - | |
| Morgan Barron | - | - | - | |
| Anthony Beauvillier | - | - | - | |
| Zach Benson | - | - | - | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||