They've got to move Sutter. But I agree they will probably just bury Spooner. Schaller is going to replace Roussel who will be out until December, and then I expect Schaller is either demoted or moved.

The Sharks trade is really funny. Well done.

Do you like the trade? I think it's good for both teams. The Canucks help the Sharks with their cap, and give them a much better goalie. The Sharks allowed too many easy goals in the playoffs, Markstrom will be a huge help in the back-end. He was a wall for the Canucks for most of the season. On top of that, the Canucks give them the 4th round pick to sweeten the deal. Since they'd have to give up Roy (who I don't think they need, since their D is stacked), a 2nd and 7th (or 4th, if Markstrom re-signs).

That trade is terrible for the Sharks. Jones is better than Markstrom even with an off year. Roy is still a good defensive prospect despite the injury he had. Plus we give up two picks and one is a 2nd? I'd rather just ship out Braun for a pick.

You're telling me a guy, who played with possibly the best D in the NHL, and had a GAA of 2.96 and SVS% of 0.896 is better than Jacob Markstrom, who pretty much was a wall for the Vancouver Canucks. And despite all the efforts from the Canucks to tank, he was still single-handedly winning us games. The nucks had the worst D in the NHL, after Ottawa. If he played for the Sharks, Blues or the Flames, he would be a contender for the Vezina. And dude, Jeremy Roy's AHL numbers aren't all that great, he is a project. It will be at least another season or two before he's ready for the NHL. Also, it isn't like the Sharks need him anyways. And I added the 2nd because that Jones cap-hit could be a major pain in the ass for a long time, especially if he continues the way he's playing. If he couldn't get it done with the best D in the NHL in San Jose, he isn't going to do it with the dumpster fire of a D in Vancouver. The 2nd round pick is insurance. The 7th (or 4th) is just there, if Markstrom signs long term.

But anyways, if Wilson still isn't happy with my offer, we could always add another 4th (in 2021). Or maybe he'd be interested in taking back Goldobin. He is cheap, scores 30+ points a season and can shoot. He sucks defensively though, but he is a good Bottom 6 forward.

I do think Jones is better, yes. The Sharks defense was awful last year. Despite their offensive talents. I watched a lot of games, it was actually a little funny.

I don't see the trade happening and I do believe it's heavily weighted towards the Canucks.

i think you're doing mental olympics to try to make it seem like Markstrom's worth more then a 3rd round pick
i reality jones i worth more because he's actually done something , been to the playoffs and had success .
Markstrom on the other hand has always played on a bottom feeding team and never stood out despite lack of competition .

this trade is like EDM moving Talbot for Elliotte , Mathew Strome , 2nd and a 7th round pick
when in reality Talbot was only worth Anthony Stolarz

if VAN is lucky they can trade Markstrom for Dell
but there is no chance for Jones going that low

Markstrom is a average goalie that had a good year on a poor team! But the year before he was awful. There a lot of goalie like that on free agency why would they send roy and 2 pick when you could sign talbot or kinkaid or mason they all add one good year

Career NHL

Markstrom .909 Sv% in 229 GP
Jones .912 Sv% in 286 GP

Career AHL

Markstrom .920 Sv% in 165 GP
Jones .921 Sv% in 158 GP

The biggest difference? Jones has faced 28 shots/60 in the NHL, Markstrom has faced 31 s/60. They are comparable talents, Jones is getting $5.75M x 5 on a cap-strapped team, Markstrom's contract is $3.66M x 1. I can clearly see what the OP is trying to do here and it makes some sense for both teams. I don't think SJS should have to give up the extra picks though.