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Sharks GM Mike Grier Addresses Controversial Nick Leddy Waiver Claim After Blocked Trade Report

Originally posted on House of Hockey | By Jack Sutherland | Last updated Jul 11, 2025 9:40 PM ET

San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier talked about the addition of defenseman Nick Leddy, who they claimed off waivers and who he said is happy to be in San Jose.

The San Jose Sharks jumped at the chance to snag veteran defenseman Nick Leddy, who was made available by the St. Louis Blues when they placed him on waivers.

Sharks Leddy arrives with the rebuilding Sharks after having played the last 3 full years in St. Louis, and brings a wealth of experience that includes a Stanley Cup win while with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013.

There was a recent report from NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman that Leddy had previously blocked a trade to the Sharks before being waived, which Sharks general manager Mike Grier was asked about during a live question and answer session with media members on Friday.

Grier declined to comment on Friedman's report, but said that Leddy is looking forward to joining the Sharks and also living on the West Coast for the 1st time in his NHL career.

Grier had no comment on @FriedgeHNIC report that Leddy blocked trade to #SJSharks before Blues waived/Sharks claimed him.
Grier has spoke w/ Leddy & says vet d-man is excited to join #SJSharks, should have bigger role than in St. Louis & gets to live in West Coast for 1st time

He's excited, I had a good conversation with him....I think he feels good. He's never been out West or lived this far out West on the coast, he's a single guy so I think he's looking forward to coming and seeing what's new, and the opportunity for a bigger role than maybe what he was going to have in St. Louis.

Leddy, who has played with the Blackhawks, New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, and Blues, has 416 points (75G, 341A) in

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