SAN JOSE — The ghost of Eric Fehr continues to linger around the hallways of Sharks practice facilities.
The Sharks cut ties with the depth center last summer to give themselves extra salary cap room to pursue John Tavares in unrestricted free agency. After Tavares signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, general manager Doug Wilson turned to plan B, acquiring Erik Karlsson in a trade involving Chris Tierney. While the Sharks eventually found their difference-maker, the moves depleted the team’s center depth, leaving a hole in the middle of the fourth line.
Now, Rourke Chartier is getting a second opportunity to close the revolving door at fourth line center after getting recalled from the AHL Barracuda Wednesday.