Hockey Fan13
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I don't see Seattle just taking Burns off the Sharks hands without a bribe. If I'm the Sharks looking to bribe a team to take a bad contract I'm probably dumping Vlasic, but that would probably require giving up the next 3 1st round picks, I really see that becoming the ugliest buyout in NHL history, as you have done here.
As far as the other moves, I don't love the signings. I don't think a buyout of Jones is a good idea especially if you have cap space and a Vlasic buyout at the same time. He has been ok this year and seems to give you only slightly below average goaltending when paired with another somewhat competent goalie.
Virtanen is worth a look for a 3rd but he is probably just more of the same as what Sharks have in the AHL. IMO Sharks need to move out what ever term they can bring up some of the guys from the AHL and see what they got. Hopefully guys will play well and the Sharks can trade off some of the redundant pieces for slightly higher picks and draft some young stars. It will take some luck.