Tampa could have had Claesson for free by claiming him off waivers.
For that reason, Claesson has no trade value but somehow, the Sharks get a goalie prospect out of all this.
I voted for the San Jose Sharks.
Perhaps the next time a Lightning player at risk of being claimed is on waivers SJ won't be claiming him. Business is business, but it helps to have friends.
I think it’s obviously a deal that both teams wanted, so I don’t think TBL can or are a loser - but a young prospect who’s not bad for a older 7th-8th D man is a good minor move for the Sharks