The San Jose Sharks are setting their sights on a return to the playoffs next season, a goal that has driven an aggressive approach to free agency.
Roster Outlook
At the center of the speculation is forward Mason Marchment, who is rumored to be in line for a five‑year deal worth roughly $7 million per year.
General manager Mike Grier has not confirmed the details, but the conversation around Marchment’s contract has become a focal point of the team’s planning.
Defensive depth is also a priority, with veteran Ian Cole emerging as a potential target to shore up the blue line.
The club will also have to navigate the loss of several unrestricted free agents, among them defenseman Mario Ferraro and forward Vincent Desharnais, who are set to test the market.
In a surprising move, Swedish forward Lucas Carlsson has already signed with a club back in Sweden in May, closing one chapter of his North American journey.
Beyond those headline names, a host of other players — including John Klingberg, Nick Leddy, Ryan Reaves, Pavol Regenda, Colin White, Laurent Brossoit, and Jason Demers — are also slated to become unrestricted free agents, adding uncertainty to the roster picture.