Sabres accept

If it's a 1-for-1 Eriksson for Jones swap without the retention, Sharks accept.

The ducks decline

1.9 million is a lot, but I think there would have to be some retention on SJ’s side. The deal is for twice the number of years. Maybe retain $750k

I hear you. Wouldn't work from SJ's end though. Too much upside for Jones to bounce back with a long offseason of Nabby coaching him in the style he was comfortable with in his earlier good years, 5 years is too long a time to retain, and there's a chance Jones is selected by SEA so not worth it in that case IMO.

Hot take incoming: If I’m the Sharks, I actually decline this one. I know at face value things look pretty even or even in favor of SJ, but I think the bounce back potential with Jones is very possible and very likely with a reduced work load. We may as well let Jones increase in value if we trade him at some point or expose him to SEA. There’s no point in selling low for a guy we certifiably know won’t be bouncing back at any point in his career. Jones is overpaid, and has a generally bad contract, but I do genuinely believe it can be salvaged.

I thought the contract for jones was a bad idea and I“ve been right so far.

That being said I saw what looked like jones bouncing back since Boughner and Nabokov became his coaches. Nabokov learned from the great Warren Strelow, and it helped him shape his career and Nabokov is using his techniques as a coach. With jones being healthy and not playing hockey since March he will be well rested and well coached. This is a make or break year for him and I see the sharks rolling the dice on his bounce back.