The San Jose Sharks are preparing for the unrestricted free agency with over $44 million in cap space. With only 15 players on their roster, the Sharks must raise their cap hit from $51.4 million to the NHL floor of $70.6 million by the regular season's start. They are seeking depth players, especially a goalie and defensemen. One potential target is Mikey Eyssimont, a winger who previously played for the Sharks and fits their desired team identity. The team aims to avoid long-term contracts for older players.
The Sharks need to add depth wingers after parting ways with pending restricted free agents Klim Kostin, Noah Gregor, and Nikolai Kovalenko, and Eyssimont's no-nonsense style fits in with the identity the Sharks want to create.
By the time the Sharks begin the regular season in October, their total cap hit has to rise from its present total of $51.4 million to the cap floor of $70.6 million.
With over $44 million in cap space and just 15 players set to be on the roster, the Sharks can target key positions to improve their competitiveness.
The Sharks are not interested in signing players in their late 20s or early 30s to seven-year contracts, focusing instead on filling immediate needs.
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