The Sharks acquired Mikael Granlund and Jan Rutta from the Penguins along with a first-round pick, which was later moved to the Buffalo Sabres, allowing them to select Sam Dickinson as their next No. 1 defenseman.
Mikael Granlund, despite a bumpy start, became the Sharks' best player last season, leading the team in scoring with 60 points in 69 games, and mentoring young players like Fabian Zetterlund and William Eklund.
Erik Karlsson, after being traded to the Penguins, had a decent season but didn't replicate his past success in San Jose, scoring 11 goals and 45 assists while playing all 82 games.
Despite having top players like Crosby and Malkin, the Penguins struggled with a poor powerplay, ranking 30th in the league. Assistant coach Todd Reirden, known for his powerplay expertise, likely faced consequences for this performance.
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