Connect with us

San Jose Sharks

What Would Sorensen Fetch From Flames? Toronto Interested?

Published

on

Credit: NHL

Are the Calgary Flames interested in Marcus Sorensen?

That’s what Chris Johnston of Sportsnet reported on Hockey Night in Canada.

“Marcus Sorensen in San Jose is more of a traditional rental. Only makes one and a half million dollars. He’s a UFA at the end of the year. And I know he’s drawn some interest from the Canadian teams,” Johnston said. “Maybe a fit in Calgary there. We said they were looking for an addition they can add up front and I do think he will be someone moving before the deadline.”

So what could the San Jose Sharks get for impending UFA Sorensen, a reliable penalty killer with just one goal and two assists on the season?

It won’t be a lot: Perhaps a low-level prospect? Maybe a seventh-round pick?

That’s what Flames GM Brad Treliving sent out to Ottawa during the 2018 Trade Deadline for another defensively-sound, offensively-deficient depth forward in Nick Shore. At the time, Calgary was tied for the last playoff spot in the West. They’re in a similar position now, four points out of the final postseason berth in the North.

A seventh-rounder would be a win for Doug Wilson. Sorensen, an impending UFA, doesn’t necessarily appear to be in the San Jose Sharks’ long-term plans, judging by his multiple healthy scratches this season.

If not Calgary, would the 28-year-old winger be of interest to the other Canadian teams? That’s what Johnston suggested.

In that case, the Toronto Maple Leafs would be an intriguing suitor. Of course, Sorensen’s ex-linemate and San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton is chasing a Cup there. Toronto’s penalty kill is also just 21st in the NHL.

The 28-year-old Swede found his greatest NHL success next to Thornton in 2018-19, scoring 17 goals from San Jose’s third line.

Welcome to your new home for San Jose Sharks breaking news, analysis and opinion. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and don't forget to subscribe to SJHN+ for all of our members-only content from Sheng Peng and the National Hockey Now network plus an ad-free browsing experience.

Sheng’s Travel Fund

Help fund Sheng's travel! Every dollar goes to the cost of getting to and from Sharks road games.


Click here to contribute to Sheng's travel pool!

Get SJHN in your inbox!

Enter your email address to get all of our articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Hockey Shots

Extra Hour Hockey Training

Cathy’s Power Skating

Sharks Team & Cap Info

SJHN on Facebook

All the San Jose Sharks news that's fit to print

Enter your email to get the best Sharks coverage delivered straight to your inbox.

Thank you for subscribing.

Something went wrong.