A small trade to free up some contract space for a team out west. On Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks.
According to a team announcement, the San Jose Sharks have traded defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for the Blackhawks’ 2027 fifth-round pick.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
A former prospect is on the move once again. On Friday, Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin announced that the team has acquired forward Oskar Olausson from the San Jose Sharks.