Quoting: Zuki9797
i wonder if grier has any plans to get rid of some of the bigger contracts. namely vlasic. would cost a LOT but i wonder if he'd have the guts to pay to get rid of him to somewhere that would take him. probably a rebuilding team like ARZ alongside a few picks
overall i think this could be a solid plan, although i think that a couple more guys (nutivaara, hill if they can get a goalie who can play games, maybe lorentz) might be moved too
I was considering making a move with Nutivaara but he has so many variables that will affect his value I found it not worth predicting that situation as it’s more likely he’s just traded for a late pick but he could raise his value and I think Hill can earn a job this seaosn if he’s healthy. He’s gotta fight for it. Same with Kaapo. And finally I think Lorentz could be worth keeping based on his praise from fans of Carolina.
I wish he had the gull to move Vlasic and he probably does but I don’t know what it would cost and if it’s a first that’s a non starter unless it’s heavily protected and so it would probably cost multiple picks and prospects which just isn’t worth moving as the Sharks finally have a strong system depth right now. It wouldn’t be great to risk moving a guy like Wiesblatt (top 15-8 prospect) or Robins ( top 3 prospect arguably in SJS) to get rid of Vlasic.
If Arizona however, would be willing to take a valuable prospect from the goalie position. SJS should consider that. We have Kaapo and Hill, a vet in Reimer and Dell (AHL), and then we have 4 really quality prospects.
Gaudreau - solid potential and worth moving but I am a fan
Mann - huge fan of him and has a starter vibe
Makiniemi - had a wicked AHL start but got injured, worth moving
Chrona - went from a whatever piece in Tampa to now a legit prospect to watch had a great year in Denver and was a top goalie in the league and led Denver to a tournament championship win