Corroborating a Sportsnet report yesterday that Paul Martin’s agent requested a trade, San Jose beat writers today confirmed the news. Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group provided confirmation via a series of tweets following this afternoon’s practice.
Sharks GM Doug Wilson said he is working with Paul Martin and his agent to explore trade options -- at the reguest of the agent, Ben Hankinson
— Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) January 14, 2018
Martin feels he can still play and contribute to an NHL team, but the solid play of Joakim Ryan, Tim Heed, and Dylan DeMelo have made it all but impossible that Martin suits up again in teal.