It would take a huge bid for the San Jose Sharks to trade the No. 4 pick
Curtis PachelkaSan Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier said they are not ruling out picking them as No. 4 to play in the upcoming NHL but they don’t expect the player to do so.
Greer said, “We’ll have to see how it goes. It’s a tough league.”
Shen Bing: Sharks GM Grier said it would take “significant exposure” for the Sharks to trade pick #4. He suggests that paying the price to go higher doesn’t make sense. The first two options are assumed to be locked and indicate moving up one point, there’s really no need for that.
NHL rumours: Montreal Canadiens, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets
The Sharks were not worried about Matvey Michkov’s contract and the Canadians will do their homework on him.
Sheng Ping: Michkov’s contract through 2025-26 won’t stop the San Jose Sharks from drafting him, according to GM Grier.
Greer said his son went to high school with Will Smith for a year.
Paso Square: Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes: “I think Michkov is definitely a special case, and we’ll do our homework.”
They will look at the type of player, not just the factors of being Russian and under contract until 2026.
NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks are open to all possibilities within reason
The Vancouver Canucks are happy at No. 11 but are open to improving their team
Thomas Drance: Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrick Alvin on drafting the Canucks 11th overall: “We’re always open to seeing how we can improve our team, but we’re definitely excited—we’ve got scouts here in town…—and we’re excited about a first-round pick. It sure will be There are good players at around 11 years old,” he said.