The San Jose Sharks recently traded center Nico Sturm and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Florida Panthers in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round selection. This move follows the Sharks' previous trade with the Panthers involving goalie Vitek Vanecek. Sturm, a pending unrestricted free agent, expressed realistic expectations about his future with the Sharks, maintaining that he'd give his best until informed otherwise. With 13 points this season and leading the NHL in faceoff win percentage, Sturm's trade indicates a rebuilding strategy for the Sharks, who now hold six picks in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The San Jose Sharks traded center Nico Sturm and a 2027 draft pick to the Florida Panthers for a 2026 fourth-round selection.
As a pending UFA, Sturm expressed keeping options open about re-signing with the Sharks, preferring a contract length of three years for added stability.
Sturm, 29, had 13 points in 47 games this season, leading the NHL in faceoff win percentage with 62.7%.
The Sharks now have six picks in the 2026 NHL Draft after the recent trades, indicating a strategy towards rebuilding the team.
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