{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former San Jose Sharks defenseman Calen Addison is still looking for a new team to play for, and the New York Islanders can be a strong fit for a professional tryout." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Addison was dealt from the Minnesota Wild to the Sharks shortly after the season started in 23-24. On paper, the Sharks were adding a solid, puck-moving d-man who was stuck behind some players on the depth chart with the Wild. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Unfortunately, the offensive upside didn't pan out for the Sharks and Addison. In 60 games with the Sharks, the 24-year-old scored just one goal and added 11 assists. He had scored five assists in 12 games with the Wild." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Addison showed flashes of his puck-moving ability throughout the season, but the lack of consistency made it hard for former Sharks head coach David Quinn to trust him. " } }, { "id": "d9sgcu08-kb8y3vcx", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/SnipeCity420/status/1734083332433129837", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1734083332433129837", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Islanders have a No. 1 defenseman in Noah Dobson. Dobson had a career-high ten goals and 60 assists last season. Their next best puck-moving defenseman is Mike Reilly. Reilly was helpful for the Islanders after they acquired him, but after those two, a void is left for a puck-mover." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Addison's first pass on the breakout was almost always on the tape, and with a strong skating ability, he would be upgrading the skill of the Islanders' backend. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Right-handed defensemen still hold some extra value in the league, especially if they can move the puck. Addison can draw defenders close and create passing lanes. " } }, { "id": "h747pzl0-8ru088em", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/SnipeCity420/status/1759083304983408733", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1759083304983408733", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "With Dobson atop the depth chart on Long Island, the pressure for Addison to play like a true No. 1 offensive defenseman will be taken off his shoulders. Given his success in a similar role with the Wild, the Islanders can provide a low-risk chance for Addison to find that form behind Dobson with a PTO. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's San Jose Sharks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Sharks Winger Signs In Swiss League After PTO Confusion" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "San Jose Sharks 2024-25 Season Predictions" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks Not Broadcast By TNT For Second Straight Season; NHL Swings & Misses With No Celebrini V. Bedard National Games" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Sharks' Goaltending Prospect Joins Flyers On PTO" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Fantasy Hockey Outlook: Sharks Forwards Shouldn't Be Overlooked" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Follow Max on Twitter: @Real_Max_Miller" ] } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTkwNDcwMzA3MzkwODQw/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "The Hockey News" } } ] }

Former Sharks Defenseman Could Be Interesting PTO Option For Islanders