"The San Jose Sharks have 50 contracts on the books, but with Michael Misa returning from the World Junior Championship in a few days, the team is going to have to make a decision soon. Once Misa plays his nine NHL games, the Sharks have to decide if he stays on the roster full-time and his contract goes into action or if he's sent back to his junior team."
"The best scenario for the Sharks is a trade because it means getting assets back for contracts currently on the books. Ideally, it's in the form of prospects not currently under contract or draft picks, but a 2-for-1 deal would also work. The big question is, who can the Sharks move that will not hurt the team's rebuild and will not hurt what General Manager Mike Grier is trying to build for the young players heading into the trade deadline?"
The Sharks carry 50 contracts and face a near-term decision as Michael Misa returns; playing nine NHL games will activate his contract or require a junior reassignment. The team is running out of ways to delay that decision and may need to clear a roster spot. A trade is the preferred solution to convert current contracts into assets, ideally prospects or draft picks, though a 2-for-1 deal is acceptable. Options are limited because of valuable locker-room chemistry and recent on-ice success, and the team must avoid disrupting young players currently contributing in a precarious playoff position. Pavol Regenda and Egor Afanasyev on the Barracuda deserve NHL opportunities, with Regenda already producing goals and meaningful minutes during call-ups.
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