2024-25 San Jose Sharks Lineup and Offseason Review

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[@jennaberlinberg2757]

ty emberson was picked up on waivers last season from the rangers, near the beginning of the year

[@michaelknepper-ut8if]

I do not get your take on the defense. GMMG said he tried to get another defenseman but they wanted too much money or too much term. Why overpay for a player when they are still going to be in the bottom of the standings? Also, I think GMMG is not done. They have first shot at all waivers until training camp begins or soon after and there might still be defensemen let go from cash strapped teams (example: Ceci with Edmonton). The Sharks do need an middle pair RD, but if GMMG cannot get another D, then it is what it is for this season. The Sharks are too far off from contending and overpaying for a UFA/RFA or giving up too much in trade does not make sense. It also does not fit their timeline. Lastly, the expected free agent class for next season is much better than what it available this offseason. Just saying.

[@undraftedhockeyfan]

My biggest issue is that they have a lot of guys with two years left, which blocks young kids and doesn't allow him to trade them because they are more expensive. Someone like Jake Walman was a great pick up, I like Thrun and Emberson, but Benning for two years is rough, since he is coming off injury. I agree its a rebuild year and they are top of the waivers, which are great. I just don't see any room for them to pick up a defenseman, where they don't lose Emberson to waivers Also, I am a big fan of Grier. I like what he has done and having a great future center depth with Celebrini and Smith will be huge.

[@tacocruiser4238]

Couture is cooked. I dont expect him to ever return to his old form.

[@undraftedhockeyfan]

2022-23 he had 67 points in 82 points. He is most likely won't hit 70 points again like in 18-19 but he can put 60. Plus, he missed most of last year on injury so he should be good to go this next year. There no other center depth that is ready for the 1C. Smith might get a chance to try it out but won't be there long-term. Also, in Couture's interviews, he has realized that he is the old vet and his here to shepherd the young kids. He said he realizes that teams don't want to trade for a 35 year old on his type of contract.

[@tacocruiser4238]

@@undraftedhockeyfan But his injury will never fully heal. He basically has to live with the injury. This is why he has been out for so long. He just isnt the same guy (physically) as he was 2 years ago.

[@undraftedhockeyfan]

@@tacocruiser4238 True. He is an old vet with great leadership over the team and has been to the Stanley cup final, which can be beneficial to the young kids. HE definitely isn't worth his $8 million per year cap hit. Hopefully, he bounces back this season and they can retain half of his salary and move him to contender or just buy him out next summer.

[@miguellenhart2946]

Afanasyev is going over to Russia, so he won’t be on the roster this year

[@undraftedhockeyfan]

@@miguellenhart2946 good to know. Thanks!