PHILADELPHIA — The biggest obstacle to pulling off a major trade in the NHL’s salary cap era is finding the right dance partner.
With tight-budget constrictions and tremendous parity, it’s becoming increasingly rare to find two teams whose needs line up and fit perfectly like a pair of puzzle pieces.
But as the Sharks struggle to generate offense in Patrick Marleau’s absence, ranking 28th in goals per game (2.61), a potential trade partner could be emerging in the Winnipeg Jets.