The San Jose Sharks need defensive help and more money on the books. Could Nick Leddy help with both? JD Young analyzes the team’s latest transactions, beginning with veteran defenseman Nick Leddy hitting waivers. This unexpected development could provide a boost to San Jose’s blue line if they opt to claim him. The podcast also covers the surprising Thomas Bordeleau trade and the signing of John Klingberg, which adds offensive skill to the Sharks’ defense corps.
Goaltending sees a new face with Alex Nedeljkovic joining the crease competition. Young examines whether Nedeljkovic can recapture his rookie form and challenge for playing time in San Jose. The episode also explores how forward additions Philipp Kurashev and Adam Gaudette bring depth and potential to the Sharks’ attack, even if they’re not game-changers.
From waiver wire pickups to free agent signings, this podcast offers in-depth analysis of how these moves are shaping the Sharks’ roster. Young provides insights into how these new players might fit into the lineup and affect San Jose’s on-ice strategy. While these acquisitions may not vault the Sharks into immediate playoff contention, listeners will gain a clear picture of the team’s ongoing rebuild and how these moves fit into their long-term plans.
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16 Comments
Absolute no on leddy
Still waiting on Grier announcing Jack Roslovic and making a trade for Nemec or Byram
We are good off that
The Leddy thing could happen, but the Sharks shouldn’t burn the #1 waiver priority lightly. They had already burned it on Goodrow when Fabbro hit waivers last year. Columbus got Fabbro with their top-5 waiver position and now resigned him for 4 more years.
I still think it’s better to take the Price contract to get to the floor and make acquisitions in-season when underperforming teams decide to tank and cut bait.
I like the Klingberg acquisition and hope he stays healthy and can munch minutes. Shrewd Mike Grier kind of deal.
2025-2026
1. EKLUND – CELEBRINI – TOFFOLI
2. ROSLOVIC* – MISA – SMITH
3. KURASHEV- WENNBURG – GRAF
4. OSTAPCHUCK – BYSTED – GAUDETTE
EXTRAS: DELLANDREA, GRUNDSTROM, GOODROW
1. FERRARO – NEMEC+
2. DICKINSON – LILJGREN
3. MUKHAMADULIN – KLINGBERG
EXTRA: CAGNONI, THRUN, THOMPSON
ASKAROV
NEDELJKOVIC
Hell to the yeah on Leddy
What happened to making the roster better
Dont need LD right?
I want Seamus Casey. Think Grier could make it happen?
So, defensive group now is: Thrun, Mukh, Ferraro on the left side with Lijegren, Desharnais, Klingberg on the right side. So … room for 1 more, maybe 2 among Thompson, Dickinson, Leddy, Luca. I'm good with Leddy, as you pointed out, he's the right veteran fit. But it means the other 3 names are with the 'Cuda, at least until injuries strike.
We have enough money to not need to fish through the scrap heap to get Leddy
Leddy not young but he has always been among the best skating Dmen.
Hes a mobile Dman who can move the puck out of the zone.
Hope Grier does this.
Wasn't Leddy injured for 3 plus months in St. Louis he only played 31 games 2G 3A +6 with a $4M Caphit. Now Marc-Edouard Vlasic was just bought out. Vlasic played 27G, and had about the same stats.
Wasn't Walman Liljegren, Ferarro. Mukhamadullin, Thrun & Ceci & Vlasic better than Ferarro, Liljegren, Desharnais, Klingberg, Mukhamadullin, Cagnoni, Thompson & Possibly Leddy?
I thought Grier wanted to improve this roster? The additions don't look to impressive at all. There is no Tyler Toffoli signing this year. Who's new? Adam Gaudette? Philipp Kurashev. Seems like Grier had lofty goals but even the fallback idea of resigning Granny failed. J.D. where do you see this team going this season? Same (which was worst team in hockey) slightly better but out of the playoff picture, contending for the #8 spot?
I agree with the comment, "Where is Nemec and/or Byram?" Make a trade. Klingberg should be good. Then give some younger D some longer looks. Might have to trade a good forward prospect for a top defense prospect. Otherwise, its a number 3 or 4 pick year. The older in their prime FA's don't want to come to the Sharks yet. A couple of good defensemen can make the Sharks take off faster. The Sharks are a good destination for young players and older players needing to prove something.