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Sheng’s Daily: What Did Gretzky Trade Mean to Me?

How do the San Jose Sharks suddenly have a top-five prospects pool and top-ranked goaltending? Byron Bader explains:
We are joined by San Jose Sharks prospect Gannon Laroque to talk about his draft process, the Sharks player he is looking forward to meeting, and his golf game:
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Congratulations to #SJBarracuda Vice President/Governor Jon Gustafson (@SHARKSICEGM) who has been honored with the Thomas Ebright Award in recognition of career contributions to @TheAHL.
🗞: https://t.co/HyqJ9fGpL8 pic.twitter.com/qol0nv47c0
— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) August 9, 2021
We think the feeling of excitement is mutual 😊
Watch the latest episode of The Deep presented by @polycompany for a behind-the-scenes look at the Sharks 2021 draft: https://t.co/yMwvWeFGkZ. pic.twitter.com/162irPtthK
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) August 9, 2021
Around the NHL…
33 years ago, Wayne Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings, popularizing hockey in Southern California. This would lead to NHL hockey all over the Sun Belt, including the creation of the San Jose Sharks. I grew up a Kings fan, and in one of my earliest articles, wrote about what that day meant to me. (The Hockey Writers)
Initial hang-up was MIN was only interested in a 7 or 8-year deal for the Calder Trophy winner. That’s not the case. Bunch of options in term.
But the Kaprizov camp contends there has been no offer made since April.
We’ll see where this goes, two sides remain in communication.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) August 9, 2021
Before Stanley, Mario & Sidney, Penguins Fans Had Mike Lange
The Rangers have agreed to a historic contract with Igor Shesterkin. (NY Post)
Silber: Washington Capitals’ Bridge Deal With Samsonov A Win-Win
Who are the top prospects of the 2022 NHL Draft? Here are the standouts from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. (The Athletic)
Detroit Red Wings and Vrana $2 Million Apart in Arbitration Proposals
Don’t Be Surprised To See Forbort With McAvoy On Bruins Blue Line