The San Jose Sharks traded goalie Vitek Vanecek to the Florida Panthers for forward Patrick Giles, marking the start of potential player selloffs ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The Panthers sought a backup goalie after previous trades, and in exchange, the Sharks acquired a veteran AHL player. Sharks' general manager Mike Grier hinted at trading more players, such as Luke Kunin and Nico Sturm, based on price negotiations with interested teams. The tight playoff race in the Eastern Conference may favor sellers like Grier, aiming to maximize trade value.
Goalie Vitek Vanecek was traded to the Florida Panthers, signaling potential selloffs of other Sharks players before the upcoming NHL trade deadline.
The Sharks dealt Vanecek for forward Patrick Giles, a sign of potential actions leading to a selloff before the trade deadline on Friday.
General manager Mike Grier indicates that other players like Luke Kunin and Nico Sturm might also be dealt, depending on teams' agreement on prices.
"It's kind of crazy, especially out east, how tight it is," Grier said. "A lot of teams still think they're in it, so it'll be interesting."
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