In his latest 32 Thoughts column for Sportsnet [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/how-artemi-panarin-ended-up-with-the-los-angeles-kings/], NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that the Sharks are "active" and looking to add to their roster. In addition, Friedman also noted that the Sharks will be looking to free up some contract space in the process. "San Jose is active. Two signed defencemen after this year: Sam Dickinson and Dmitri Orlov. Eying more, while also trying to alleviate their contract logjam, at 49 out of a maximum 50," Friedman wrote. Hearing that the Sharks are open to adding to their group is not surprising. They already made a notable move last month when they acquired Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks. Furthermore, they are still in the playoff race, so it would make sense for them to upgrade their group. As Friedman noted, the Sharks have several pending free agent defensemen. With this, it would make sense if they tried to add another blueliner to their roster, but especially if they have term. However, adding another forward could also be worthwhile for the Sharks. Yet, if the Sharks hope to upgrade their roster, they will need to create more room when it comes to their contracts. Nevertheless, the Sharks will be a team to watch once the NHL Olympic roster freeze ends on February 23 until the March 6 trade deadline. It will be interesting to see what kind of moves they make from here.
