San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier made notable trades as the trade deadline arrived, including sending Fabian Zetterlund to the Ottawa Senators and Jake Walman to the Edmonton Oilers. Grier emphasized that he hadn’t initially planned to trade these players, pointing to a focus on roster construction and long-term strategy rather than contractual issues. He indicated that earlier contract talks about Zetterlund were put on hold and highlights the potential Grier sees in incoming player Zack Ostapchuk as he reshapes the team.
I didn't come into this deadline thinking about trading [Zetterlund] or [Walman]. It was a difficult trade for both sides.
No, the contract wasn't really a part of this decision. This was more about roster construction and things like that.
I think earlier in the year we approached them with the ballpark of what we were thinking. They decided they just didn't want the distractions.
High praise from Grier about Zack Ostapchuk multiple times. Grier loves the type of player that he brings to the lineup.
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