© Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/a157efa5-2f9a-4e79-bff1-cfb95eae3d94.jpeg] © Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images The San Jose Sharks will [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/san-jose-sharks-reportedly-close-to-new-sap-arena-agreement] be looking to improve their team and get back into the playoffs sooner rather than later after a rough 2024-25 campaign. While they probably won't be pushing for a playoff spot next season, they can continue to find future stars to add to their roster that will help them down the line. One player they should look at bringing in is pending restricted free agent (RFA) Marat Khusnutdinov, who is up for a new contract for the upcoming season. He was traded from the Minnesota Wild to the Boston Bruins midseason, and while he seems to have found a solid fit in Boston, the Sharks should try and bring him in. Khusnutdinov, who is 22 years old, scored five goals and added seven assists for 12 points through 75 games this season. Throughout his career, he scored six goals and added 10 assists for 16 points through 91 games, which comes out to a 0.18 points-per-game average. His defensive game is quite strong, but his finishing ability hasn't quite been elite at the NHL level. In an increased role with the Sharks, he could build confidence and find a way to break out offensively. Realistically, Khusnutdinov is looking at a 2-3 year contract extension worth around $1 million annually, which is very affordable. If he and the Bruins can't agree on a new deal, maybe the Sharks could offer to make a trade with them instead of sending an offer sheet, and the asking price may not be too much. If the Bruins are willing to move him for a mid-round pick, the Sharks should be all over him this summer. Trending: Yegor Afanasyev Expected To Sign With Sharks For 2025-26 Season [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/826ec24d-f76b-4f5a-9059-d684a50dc875.jpeg] Trending: Yegor Afanasyev Expected To Sign With Sharks For 2025-26 Season As the postseason moves along, it seems as though the San Jose Sharks are focusing on getting some of their own things done this offseason as they look to improve on what was a rough 2024-25 campaign. <a href="https://sharkshockeydigest.com/san-jose-sharks-report-signing-yegor-afanasyev-predators-wiesblatt-trade/">In a recent report</a>, it seems as though they will be signing Yegor Afanasyev for the 2025-26 season. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/trending-yegor-afanasyev-expected-to-sign-with-sharks-for-2025-26-season] Sharks & Shakir Mukhamadullin Reportedly Close To Contract Extension Agreement [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f8b46d5f-25db-4c7f-9eee-0f4687b642df.jpeg] Sharks & Shakir Mukhamadullin Reportedly Close To Contract Extension Agreement With the 2024-25 season gone and the San Jose Sharks having shifted their focus onto the <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/should-the-sharks-trade-their-second-overall-pick">2025 NHL Entry Draft</a> and the 2025-26 campaign, <a href="https://sharkshockeydigest.com/san-jose-sharks-shakir-mukhamadullin-contract-extension-report/">it sounds like they</a> are closing in on a new contract with one of their pending free-agent defenders. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/report-sharks-mukhamadullin-closing-in-on-new-contract] Sharks Prospect Carson Wetsch Flipped In Blockbuster WHL Trade [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/826531ff-3d59-4360-bd8d-f9fd9e944f25.webp] Sharks Prospect Carson Wetsch Flipped In Blockbuster WHL Trade The 2025 WHL Prospects Draft has now come and gone, and while there weren't many surprises or much news to report from those couple of days, there was one massive trade that caught some attention. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/sharks-prospect-carson-wetsch-flipped-in-blockbuster-whl-trade] Should The Sharks Trade Their Second Overall Pick? [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/1ebe4d9a-9972-44d4-a35d-9664084e00e1.jpeg] Should The Sharks Trade Their Second Overall Pick? With reports swirling that the San Jose Sharks are open to trading their second overall pick, the question turns to: should they trade it? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/san-jose-sharks/latest-news/should-the-sharks-trade-their-second-overall-pick]
