The NHL's free agent signing period opens in exactly one month, and it could be the start of a busy time for the Sharks as they try to rebound from a disappointing 2014-15. They have plenty of salary cap space to play with, too, as they approach July 1.
Here’s a look at the status of current players in the organization whose current contracts are set to expire.
Unrestricted free agents
Antti Niemi – The Sharks will almost certainly allow Niemi to walk as a free agent after five up and down seasons in San Jose.