SAN JOSE — General manager Doug Wilson said at last year’s trade deadline that the 2015-16 Sharks team had warranted some additional help because of how they had played in the preceding weeks.
It was no different Wednesday, as Wilson and the Sharks hope their latest acquisition, forward Jannik Hansen, can provide a necessary ingredient for another run toward the Stanley Cup Final.
“Our players earned that with their performance,” Wilson said Wednesday just as the NHL’s trade deadline was passing at noon (PST). “A lot of work goes into it from coaching staff and players. You want to have every opportunity to improve your team to win.