The San Jose Sharks have traded goalie Vitek Vanecek to the Florida Panthers in exchange for forward Patrick Giles. Vanecek was kept out of a recent game as a precaution against injury related to his impending trade. He is in the final year of his contract, valued at $10.2 million over three years, with the Panthers assuming his entire salary cap hit. Patrick Giles, aged 25, has had minimal NHL experience but showed promise with a solid performance in the AHL. This trade highlights active roster changes for both teams as they navigate the season.
The San Jose Sharks traded goalie Vitek Vanecek to the Florida Panthers for forward Patrick Giles, as the Sharks prepare for potential roster changes.
Vanecek, pending unrestricted free agent, was held out as a precaution against injury with his trade looming, following a strong performance in the previous game.
Giles, 25, has played nine NHL games this season, indicating a step up in his career, after scoring seven points in the AHL.
The trade marks a significant roster movement for both teams, with the Panthers taking on Vanecek’s entire pro-rated salary cap hit.
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