SAN JOSE - In the days and weeks leading up to Monday’s NHL trade deadline, Sharks general manager Doug Wilson was seeking depth at all three positions now that his club is a virtual lock to make the postseason.
He turned to the rebuilding Maple Leafs and counterpart Lou Lamoriello for help at all three, including on Saturday, when James Reimer was acquired as a solid, veteran backup goalie to starter Martin Jones.
Reimer, along with young forward Jeremy Morin – likely to be ticketed for the Barracuda – are now Sharks property, in exchange for goalie Alex Stalock, forward Ben Smith and a conditional fourth round draft pick in 2018 (it becomes a third round pick if the Sharks advance to the Stanley Cup Final).