The San Jose Sharks have made a pivotal trade, sending Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. This transaction marks the second trade with the Panthers in just two days; previously, the Sharks traded goaltender Vitek Vanecek for forward Patrick Giles. Sturm, who has 13 points in 47 games this season and excels in penalty killing and face-offs, is expected to make a significant impact for the Panthers in the postseason as the NHL trade deadline approaches.
The San Jose Sharks have traded Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Florida Panthers for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Sturm played 47 games for the Sharks this season, scoring seven goals and six assists. Sturm was a solid penalty killer and elite face-off man.
This is the second trade in as many days with the Panthers, as San Jose sent goaltender Vitek Vanecek to the reigning Stanley Cup Champions on Wednesday.
The NHL trade deadline is Friday, March 7th, at 3 p.m. ET, ramping up trade activity in the league.
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