The Maple Leafs have shown interest in Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro and forward Luke Kunin, reports The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta. It’s believed that Toronto doesn’t want to part with a first-round pick for a rental but Ferraro has two years left on his contract at a $3.25MM cap charge while Kunin is controllable for one more year if he’s tendered a $3MM qualifying … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Believed To Have Interest In Mario Ferraro And Luke Kunin
Update On San Jose’s Deadline Plans
In an article today from David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, he indicates that the San Jose Sharks holding the status of a deadline seller could be a bit of an understatement. Pagnotta reports that San Jose General Manager Mike Grier has the phone lines open and is well-positioned to complete a full-on fire sale by March 8th. Although some teams have reportedly been calling … [Read more...] about Update On San Jose’s Deadline Plans
Alexander Barabanov Healthy Scratched
The Buffalo Sabres have loaned netminder Dustin Tokarski to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League just a few days after recalling the 34-year-old. Tokarski was recalled and reassigned last week before being recalled again over the weekend due to an illness to Sabres backup Eric Comrie. Tokarski backed up Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s today in a 4-3 loss to the Anaheim … [Read more...] about Alexander Barabanov Healthy Scratched
San Jose Sharks Activate Henry Thrun, Place Logan Couture On IR
Missing the last six games due to a shoulder injury, San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun was officially activated off injury reserve by the team after he successfully took part in warm-ups before this afternoon’s game. In a corresponding move, the team has placed captain Logan Couture on injured reserve for the second time this season. Not much of an offensive weapon on the … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Activate Henry Thrun, Place Logan Couture On IR
Recovery Timeline For Hertl Still A Week Away
It will still be another week or so before the Sharks learn exactly how long Tomas Hertl will be out for, notes Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News. The 30-year-old has missed the last three weeks after undergoing surgery to remove cartilage from his left knee. While it has been a particularly rough year for most players in San Jose, Hertl has fared relatively well this … [Read more...] about Recovery Timeline For Hertl Still A Week Away