He has been very good in the AHL, but that skill does not always transition to the NHL, if I were the GM of the Rangers (I know that the thread is targeted towards the Sharks) I would offer a prospect swap, maybe Ty Ronning for him.

Can't imagine much since he went through waivers. Not a TBL fan but could be similar to Volkov, a 7th? Maybe 6th?

We have better prospects 7 steps down the depth chart. No reason to acquire him

6th

I think the sharks already have a handful of guys about the same level. Leonard, Gregor, Halbgewachs, Blichfeld etc. all those tweener players who bounce back and forth. I guess if they really want to take a chance on him a 7th.

Yeah 6th/7th or an older prospect swap.

It's worth a roll of the dice IMO. Barabanov wasn't a fit for Toronto and trading Suomela for him not only gave him an opportunity for NHL ice time but also provided an environment that proved to be a better fit for him. I definitely see our team as a better environmental and tactical fit for ABB and I think it's absolutely worth it for the Sharks to make a low risk, high potential trade for him. Having read through the responses so far, it seems it'd be best either to send a 7th or someone like Leonard or Blichfeld.