What Does Rest of NHL Think of Zack Ostapchuk? (+)

Zack Ostapchuk might be an acquired taste for San Jose Sharks fans.

But if he becomes the player that GM Mike Grier hopes, they should forgive Grier for trading fan favorite Fabian Zetterlund to the Ottawa Senators for him.

“We’re trying to win in the playoffs,” Grier said, projecting out for the 21-year-old center. “Zack’s the type of guy you need to do that.”

Does the rest of the NHL think that Ostapchuk can be that type of player one day?

San Jose Hockey Now spoke with a variety of league sources, scouts and executives, none with the San Jose Sharks, about the 6-foot-3 center.