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Sharks Trade for Top Forward Sherwood
19 Jan
Summary
- San Jose acquired Kiefer Sherwood from Vancouver.
- The Sharks sent two future second-round picks.
- Sherwood led Vancouver with 17 goals.
The San Jose Sharks have made a significant acquisition by trading for forward Kiefer Sherwood from the Vancouver Canucks. This move, occurring more than six weeks before the March 6 trade deadline, indicates a change in strategy for the Sharks, shifting them from potential sellers to active buyers as they currently hold a playoff spot.
San Jose's acquisition involved sending future considerations to Vancouver: second-round draft picks in 2026 and 2027, along with minor league defenseman Cole Clayton. The 30-year-old Sherwood, who was a pending free agent, was a highly coveted player on the trade market.
Sherwood's contributions to the Canucks were notable, as he led the team with 17 goals through their initial 48 games, also adding six assists. Canucks general manager Patrik Alvin expressed gratitude for Sherwood's efforts while emphasizing the organizational move aligns with their rebuilding direction and pipeline development.
