The San Jose Sharks are currently enduring a tough season, recording the NHL's worst record and an eight-game losing streak. Despite having talented young players and significant salary cap space for offseason moves, the timeline for improvement remains uncertain. General manager Mike Grier has focused on rebuilding, trading away veterans for prospects and draft picks. While the initial phase of this rebuild has been successful in acquiring promising young talents, fans may be disappointed as Grier plans to avoid overspending on older free agents, aiming for sustainable growth rather than quick fixes.
It's pretty tough (to stay positive), said Sharks defenseman Jake Walman. It eats you a little bit from the inside.
Grier does not foresee being a massive spender this offseason, avoiding the temptation to dole out huge contracts.
The first part of the Sharks' rebuild, the teardown, has gone as Grier intended. He's shipped star players and their contracts out for draft picks.
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