What 2023 May Look Like

Équipe: 2023-24 Sharks de San Jose

Date de création initiale: 13 juill. 2022

Publié: 13 juill. 2022

Mode - plafond salarial: Basique

Make no mistake. Despite what Grier is telling Hasso and the press, he is initiating a rebuild and this free agency window so far is proving it. Here's what the Sharks may look like in this scenario.

CHANGES
- Grier asks Vlasic to retire. He joins the scouting department and his $7M cap hit is off the books.
- Couture and Labanc are either traded or bought out to open space for young players & maximize draft position. We'll assume the worst-case scenario in which neither gets traded and both end up being bought out.
- All 2022 qualified RFAs had their contracts signed starting in the 22-23 season, so term reflects this

I'm certain the team will look radically different in terms of UFAs signed and which prospects could fall into the main NHL team, but I just wanted to get a gauge on where the Sharks would stand if the above changes hold.

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