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The trade swaps the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft for Buffalo’s 27th selection, bringing a young, offensively talented defenseman to a Sharks roster that currently fields only two signed blueliners.
With the NHL free‑agency period approaching, the San Jose Sharks boast the league’s most cap room and a roster of emerging talent. General manager Mike Grier must balance contract extensions for players like Collin Graf, Philipp Kurashev and Shakir Mukhamadullin while eyeing top defensemen such as John Klingberg and Mario Ferraro.