SAN JOSE — The Sharks plan to be active in the NHL’s free agency frenzy this summer. That doesn’t mean they’re going to land the marquee superstar that fans envision as Joe Thornton’s eventual replacement on the team’s top line.
Doug Wilson confirmed in a meeting with reporters Monday that the Sharks will add to their roster at some point with roughly $10 million to $15 million available in cap space this offseason. He also left the door open to the possibility that he could make that addition with an in-season trade.
“If the season started tomorrow, I like our team a lot — I really do.