Cup Year1 Karl65

That’s a whole lot of retention on the leading Norris candidate for…a useless Vrana, underperforming and hurt Zadina, a depth defenseman, 1 decent prospect and a 2nd.

How about no

Useless Vrana lmao. Dude scores at will. When he’s back from the player assistance program, he’s going to be lighting the league up again.

Not a great haul for sure. Nobody is taking on that full contract regardless of how well he is playing but, yeah, the return is pretty light all things considered.

If Vrana wasn’t in the mysterious absence that he is in right now, I would be opposed to the deal but given that, I wouldn’t mind it for the wings.

Thanks. I agree that Vrana will come back and still be a 25 goal scorer. Plus, tradable contract if Sharks want to flip him.


The idea was to creat flexibility for Sharks.
Vrana is quality and will be back.
Zadina got hurt blocking a shot and is soon to return… he’s not deceased lol. He won’t live up to draft status, but he’s 23, under control, and will still likely have a mostly useful NHL career, but needs new scenery.

I probably agree the offer could be improved. But disagree it’s as off base as you claim.
How would you improve the offer?
2nd to a 1st?

I just see zero guarantee Vrana comes back for sure, you never know with that sort of stuff. Zadina hurt, sure could come but to what 0 points in 9 games? I know he was drafted high but I would have to think his value is in the toilet. Just not enough value to me for the leading Norris candidate retained to $7.5 mil. Maybe San Jose retains $2.5 mil and gets a better piece in there and Arizona takes on $1.5 mil a year and get Zadina for it. Idk the Karlsson situation is a rare thing and tough to value.