Sharks GM on Nick Bonino, James Reimer and Erik Karlsson
Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now: San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier claimed that a handful of group had some passion in ahead Nick Bonino.
When asked if they took appearance much less to obtain him back to Pittsburgh, Grier claimed they have a great deal of regard for him and think that he must have a say on if he intended to remain or where he would certainly go if he was alright with being traded.
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Grier claimed there had not been the appropriate chance or the appropriate location to trade goaltender James Reimer as well. They’ll likely ride Kaapo Kakhonen and Reimer for the remainder of the period and will certainly remain to keep track of the goalkeeper market.
Grier when asked just how close he was to trading defenseman Erik Karlsson.
“Various times throughout the season, there were talks that went on. I don’t know if they ever got to a point that we were really close, but there was a lot of talks with other teams. A lot of interest in him, and rightfully so. There’s a lot that into the deal. It never got to the point where we felt like we were close, to actually bring something to Erik. It never got that far.”
College freelance wingers that could intrigue groups when their periods are completed
Chris Peters of Flo Hockey: Looking at some of the leading college freelance wingers that will certainly obtain some NHL passion.
Hunter McKown– RW– Colorado College– “He held attention with his play this year and should have a number of offers in front of him should he decide to leave a year early.”
Riese Gaber– RW– North Dakota– “Having eclipsed 50 points twice in the USHL and being a productive college player, he’s going to find an NHL deal somewhere.”
Ryan McAllister– RW– Western Michigan– “McAllister doesn’t necessarily have to sign, but the interest in him is more widespread than it was for him coming out of junior.”
Jason Polin– LW– Western Michigan– “The leading goal scorer in college hockey this season, Polin is breaking out in a major way in his senior season.”
Collin Graf– RW– Quinnipiac– “Whether it’s this year or next, Graf has made a strong case for himself to get a contract.”