"That probably would be the probably toughest decision I'll probably have to make (before) the deadline, is trying to figure that out, Grier said Thursday at SAP Center. Where the group is at, where the team's at, what's the best decision for the group short term, but also long term. If there's a deal out there that gets presented to me that makes sense, it's something that our group up top is going to have to really think about and consider."
"Among the Sharks' pending UFA are forwards Kiefer Sherwood, Jeff Skinner, Ryan Reaves and Pavol Regenda, defensemen Mario Ferraro, John Klingberg, Timothy Liljegren and Vincent Desharnais, and goalie Alex Nedeljkovic. Grier said he acquired Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks with a long-term view in mind. So while it would be a surprise to see Sherwood, Reaves, Regenda or Nedeljkovic traded on or before the March 6 deadline, there is a bit more uncertainly regarding the defense corps."
The San Jose Sharks are in playoff contention for the first time in seven years, creating difficult roster decisions ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. General manager Mike Grier must weigh dealing pending unrestricted free agents for assets versus keeping them for a stretch run and potentially losing them in free agency. Pending UFAs include forwards, defensemen and a goalie such as Kiefer Sherwood, Jeff Skinner, Mario Ferraro and Alex Nedeljkovic. Sherwood was acquired with a long-term view and seems unlikely to be moved. Defensive options, notably Mario Ferraro with no trade protection and a $3.25 million cap hit, are viewed as the most uncertain and potentially tradable pieces.
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