Jesus what a massive overpay to Boeser. Stacked draft and you want to give up all those early picks which are likely lottery picks?

Not a massive overpay based on what he’s done in his career goal scoring wise. Probably only $1M or so overpay. Counting on last year as an anomaly. That’s the only way to squeeze the Canucks enough for them to possibly not match.

Yes. I’m definitely giving up those picks. Sharks are going to probably be in the creamy middle again (12-15 ish range) and outside of the top 6-7 in the draft, it’s a toss up whether or not the player will turn into a bonafide top 6, that’s if the player turns out at all, which isn’t guaranteed. Would rather give up the picks for a young, proven top 6 goal scorer than for a prospect that may or may not ever turn out.

Trades are decent but that offer sheet is just too much to swallow. I’d much rather go after someone in free agency for that price. If we’re gonna throw around money like that, may as well keep our picks. Sharks have drafted very well with 1st rounders in the last 5-6 years.

And pass on tha Zadorov contract.

The Jackets really don't need more wingers.

I appreciate your comment. So let me explain in detail. You won’t get a FA with that 30 goal capability for any less money and really probably for anything less than 7 years. It’s a $500k-$1M overpay per year, sure, but that’s the only way you get him. It’s true, the Sharks have drafted well. However outside of Eklund, none of the Sharks prospects are likely to be top 6 caliber. Even Eklund isn’t guaranteed (mostly because of the development issues for the franchise). The argument could be made for trading a player and a pick for Boeser’s rights, but that’s likely to be 2023 first rounder anyway. With these moves, the Sharks are likely to make the playoff, which means the pick is in the 17-23 range, so the player drafted will likely be an nhl player, but not a top 6 goal scoring threat. The FA forwards on the market, that are likely to actually hit the market are 20-25 goal scorers at best, and older. I’m not counting on Burakovsky and Nichushkin both being available or repeating their career performances from a stacked Colorado team at the age where most pro athletes peak. Also, specifically looking for a RW who shoots right. Laine is a possibility but he’s an RFA and going to get $9M+ and the Sharks don’t need that hit. I would take Boeser and his goal scoring, along with the fact he still hasn’t reached his peak, over any of the aforementioned who are likely going to be paid only $1M or so less.

Zadorov made 3.75 this year. The extra .25 is essentially a CA tax penalty.