While many other NHL teams were busy on July 1 making free agent splashes and blockbuster trades, the San Jose Sharks have stayed relatively off the radar.
That doesn’t mean the Sharks didn’t get one step closer to winning a Stanley Cup, though, as they acquired two experienced players in Mikkel Boedker and David Schlemko who can help them reach that ultimate goal.
Unfortunately, the moves made it impossible for them to keep a few important pieces from this year’s Western Conference champion team due to the salary cap.
Losses
James Reimer
New team: Florida Panthers
Contract: 5 yrs, $17 million
Importance: High
Reimer may not have started a playoff game, but he was an integral part of the Sharks after the All-Star break.