SJHN Daily: Teams Interested in Trading for Duclair, Kahkonen, Hoffman, Other Sharks?

The trade winds are blowing around the 5-16-1 San Jose Sharks.

The Trade Deadline isn’t until Mar. 8, but that didn’t stop the Athletic and Daily Faceoff from picking apart the most attractive Sharks trade candidates right now.

The Athletic has Anthony Duclair (No. 15), Kaapo Kahkonen (No. 21), and Alexander Barabanov (No. 24) in their top-25 trade board.

“Two years removed from a 31-goal season, Duclair has understandably been slowed by the torn Achilles tendon he had surgically repaired last year in Florida,” Chris Johnston wrote. “Still, he’s playing on an expiring contract carrying a reasonable cap hit and looks like a promising buy-low candidate from a Sharks team that is hungry to add more future assets.”

Daily Faceoff has Mike Hoffman (No. 11) and Kevin Labanc (No. 20) in their top-20 trade targets.

“It appears from the outside like Labanc’s confidence has been shattered,” Frank Seravalli wrote. “A fresh start is desperately needed. Will he get one?”

It’s interesting to note two different trade candidate lists, different Sharks on both. It sounds like GM Mike Grier will be pretty busy over the next few months!

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

Tomas Hertl suffered from a kidney stone, got surgery, and was back on the ice for the Sharks in less than a week.

Sharks goaltending prospect Georgi Romanov discusses his path to San Jose hockey and how he’s been adjusting to North America.

A new, unwanted franchise record as the San Jose Sharks fall to the Boston Bruins 3-0 to close out November.

Sharks head coach David Quinn and Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery have competed from behind the bench but also for the same bench in San Jose.

IN OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

San Jose Sharks forward Fabian Zetterlund credits working with goaltending coach Thomas Speer for helping him work on his goal-scoring this season.

Quentin Musty is the latest Sharks prospect of the week with 23 points in 14 games this season.

Musty's making moves in The O! 🐺

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— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) November 30, 2023

The San Jose Barracuda picked up their first win against the Coachella Valley Firebirds in 11 lifetime games.

Time to dive into The Prospect Reef on some of the #SJSharks prospects' recent game tapes.
🦈 Will Smith building confidence
🦈 Quentin Musty, more offense coming?!?
🦈 Jake Furlong, defensive steal?

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— Locked on Sharks (@LockedOnSharks) November 30, 2023

AROUND THE NHL…

Tristen Jarry scored the first-ever Pittsburgh Penguins goalie goal!

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore underwent surgery and is listed as week-to-week following an upper-body injury.

Corey Perry released a statement following his release from the Chicago Blackhawks, citing mental health and substance abuse.

While Carey Price may not be in net for the Montreal Canadiens, he is still finding ways to mentor the latest crop of young NHL netminders.

Thoughts on the Nikita Zadorov trade that saw the Vancouver Canucks send a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick to the Calgary Flames.

Newly signed with the Detroit Red Wings, Patrick Kane is hoping to see game action as soon as next week.