Sharks Extend Kiefer Sherwood, Signal Playoff Push
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What updates are crucial for San Jose Sharks fans as the trade deadline approaches?
Welcome to San Jose Sharks News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to San Jose Sharks fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The San Jose Sharks sit just outside the NHL playoff spots as the trade deadline approaches this Friday. Rumors swirled about trading forward Kiefer Sherwood, but new reports say that's off the table. Instead, the team is pushing forward with contract extension talks for the 28-year-old winger. Sherwood joined the Sharks on January 19th in a deal with the Vancouver Canucks. They sent over two second-round draft picks and defenseman Cole Clayton to get him. He's wrapping up the final year of a two-year deal he signed before this season. Insiders like Frank Ceravalli note that progress has been made in those extension discussions, just as many expected.
Pierre Lebrun from The Athletic had predicted this move when the trade happened, questioning why a bubble team would add a pending free agent without plans to keep him long term. The Sharks had to decide quickly with the deadline looming, and it looks like they'll hold on to Sherwood rather than flip him for assets. Early talks hit some snags on expectations, but things are moving in the right direction now. As the Sharks eye a playoff push, keeping Sherwood signals they're buying rather than selling. We'll keep an eye on Friday's deadline for any last-minute twists.
Why is Kiefer Sherwood's contract extension significant for the Sharks' playoff push?
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