Former San Jose Sharks first-round pick defenseman Ryan Merkley is taking his services overseas at just 23 years old.
Remember Ryan Merkley? It would actually make sense if you didn’t, seeing as how he never played a game for the Colorado Avalanche. Acquired back in January with Matt Nieto, the now 23 year old defenseman was looking for a fresh start after asking for a trade from the San Jose Sharks.
The Colorado Eagles went into Wednesday night’s game against Bakersfield on a three-game losing streak. The Eagles have caught a bit of the injury bug as of late with some players out of the lineup.
The Colorado Eagles came into last night’s game with one victory over the Henderson Silver Knights this weekend. They were looking to make two in a row.
Earlier this week, the Colorado Avalanche unofficially kicked off trade season in the NHL with a four-player swap involving two former first-round picks.
The deal marks a homecoming of sorts for Nieto, who previously played for the Avalanche between 2017 and 2020.
Ryan Merkley has asked for a trade from the San Jose Sharks. Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff was the first on the story, stating that the Sharks are aiming to honor it.
In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, a prominent NHL insider said that the Bruins “could be the ideal landing spot” for Vancouver Canucks star Bo Horvat.
Heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, then-prospect Ryan Merkley was seen as a bit of a wild card. While he undoubtedly had first-round talent, some scouts were hesitant on the offensively gifted defenseman, as there were questions regarding his play away from the puck, as well as his accountability when it came to some of his flaws.
Ryan Merkley asks for a trade Frank Seravalli: San Jose Sharks defenseman Ryan Merkley has requested a trade according to sources and the Sharks are trying to work out a deal.
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks are willing to trade Ryan Merkely after the player requested a trade. Meanwhile, there is talk the New York Rangers might be open to moving Alexis Lafreniere, but that’s not entirely accurate.
The San Jose Sharks are trying to accommodate a trade for 2018 first-round pick Ryan Merkley after the defenseman requested a trade.
Merkley was on more the Sharks’ radar during the 2018 draft. Arguably the most anticipated player drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the past five years — who isn’t named William Eklund — is offensively-talented defender Ryan Merkley.
Ryan Merkley was the San Jose Sharks’ first-round selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. In that season, he put up 67 points in 63 games with the Guelph Storm in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
The same line-up will face the Penguins, but the team is focused on improving the power play, thanks to the flexibility Ryan Merkley provides. Before the San Jose Sharks hit the ice to face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they first had to take the ice for a quick pregame practice.
With the 21st overall selection in the 2018 NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks selected perhaps the most controversial prospect in the class. Ryan Merkley, a right-handed defenseman from the Guelph Storm, fell down many team’s draft boards due to supposed attitude issues, inability to receive coaching, and unwillingness to commit to defense.
Quotes from Logan Couture and Bob Boughner’s pre-game media availability cover Merkley, COVID Protocol and how the team has fared the last few games. Ahead
The depth trade to end all depth trades. Earlier this weekend, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reported that the San Jose Sharks were in talks to send a depth defenseman out east to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a depth forward.
When the OHL’s Peterborough Petes released their training camp roster last week, star defenseman, and San Jose Sharks 2018 first-round pick, Ryan Merkley was suspiciously absent.
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