The San Jose Sharks face a defensive logjam, sparking trade rumors around Mario Ferraro and Timothy Liljegren. JD Young dissects the crowded blue line, examining recent additions like Dimitri Orlov and John Klingberg. Ferraro’s surprising offensive leap last season, ranking in the 81st percentile, is contrasted with Liljegren’s effectiveness in zone entries and improved defensive metrics.
Potential contract extensions are explored, with Evolving Hockey projecting a six-year, $4.829 million deal for Ferraro. The host analyzes various trade scenarios, considering the impact of rookie Sam Dickinson’s emergence on the team’s defensive strategy. Young leans towards retaining Liljegren and potentially moving Ferraro, noting the latter’s higher trade value in the current market.
This episode offers an in-depth look at the Sharks’ defensive dilemma and the potential roster moves that could shape their blue line for years to come. Listeners will gain insights into the team’s options, the players’ strengths and weaknesses, and the factors influencing management’s decisions. The analysis provides a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities facing the Sharks as they navigate this crucial period of roster management.
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5 Comments
Wasn't Liljegen with the leafs before we got him? Just saying because Toronto had a better defense prior to last year than Montreal and speaks more to his talent struggling to Crack that roster instead of the Habs 2 years ago
I agree with everything. Lijegren has a higher ceiling that he flashed a little, especially when playing against his former team. Bonus that he’s a RHD.
trade 'em both.
The blue line to start 2026-27 projects to Mukh, Dickinson, Thompson, Pohlkamp, Cagnoni, Orlov — or whoever GMMG trades for or signs. I'd be a bit worried about injuries trading both, but its a risk I'd live with. If Nick Leddy stays healthy and his game hasn't fallen off a cliff, he'd be a good player to retain another season.
I'm just not seeing either player being worth anywhere close to the numbers evolving hockey has for them.
Really solid argument about what to do with the players at the end. My heart wants Ferraro around to be a mentor, but also think a change of scenery would be good for him. He's been an absolute trooper during these dog days, and hope he can be a key depth guy for a contender out there
Both are good. But if one wants more money, most likely Ferraro. I wouldnt mind losing him. But has he done enough for his trade value for the price to go up? I say no. Its a hard strecth , but my gut tells me Feraro will go.