The Sharks aren’t getting Max Pacioretty, Evander Kane, or John Tavares at the deadline (though they might get Karlsson, apparently!), but they do need to make a deal.
Doug Wilson is working with less assets than most teams who’d be interested in making a big move at the deadline. They don’t have a second or third round pick in this year’s draft, and a mid to late first rounder doesn’t go as far as it used to. Plus, giving up that first round pick means punting on this draft at least for right now.