SAN JOSE — The Sharks parted ways with a player once thought to be key part of their future for more help for what they hope is another deep run in the Stanley Cup playoffs this spring.
The Sharks added to their depth at the forward position, acquiring Jannik Hansen from the Vancouver Canucks for former first round draft choice Nikolay Goldobin and a conditional fourth round draft pick in 2017.
The Sharks made the announcement midway through Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Tomas Hertl scored with 1:23 left in the third period to give the Sharks a 2-1 win at SAP Center.