The San Jose Sharks have never won a Stanley Cup in their franchise history, but if they make the proper changes and draft correctly, they could win Lord Stanley's Cup. This is how the San Jose Sharks could win their first-ever Stanley Cup.
Before the expansion draft, one trade is made:
San Jose Sharks trade Marc-Eduord Vlasic, Ryan Merkley, 1st rd pick '23 to the Seattle Kraken for 2nd rd pick '23. The Sharks retain 25% of Vlasic's contract until the 2024-25 season.
This trade allows the Sharks to get rid of Vlasic's contract and trade away Ryan Merkely, who is ultra-talented but his discipline issues.
San Jose Sharks lose Marcus Sorensen to the Seattle Kraken in the Expansion Draft.
Before the 2021 Draft, two trades are made:
San Jose Sharks trade Ryan Donato, Radim Simek, Noah Gregor to the Arizona Coyotes for Lawson Crouse, Tyler Pitlick, 4th rd pick '21.
The Sharks add more physicality to the lineup with the additions of Lawson Crouse and Tyler Pitlick, while the Coyotes get a top 9 forward in Ryan Donato, a top 6 defenseman in Radim Simek, and a depth center in Noah Gregor.
The Sharks also trade Kevin Lebanc to the Vancouver Canucks for Jake Virtanen, 2nd round pick '21.
This trade benefits both teams because Lebanc gets a chance to play alongside Elias Pettersson on the top line, while Jake Virtanen gets a fresh start in San Jose.
2021 draft
7-Brandt Clarke
41-Matthew Knies
71-Tyler Boucher
The San Jose Sharks draft Brandt Clarke, a potential top-pair defenseman, as well as Matthiew Knies and Tyler Boucher, two solid forwards.
San Jose Sharks re-sign a few players:
Dylan Gambrell-2yrs/1.5M per
Rudolfs Balcers-2yrs/1.3M per
Josef Korenar-2yrs/800k per
San Jose Sharks re-sign All other RFAs
San Jose Sharks sign Sam Reinhart to a 7 yr deal worth 5.5 million per season, Jason Demers to a 1 yr deal worth 2.5M.
The San Jose Sharks finish the 2021-22 season with the 7th worst record in the league, but they win the draft lottery and end up with the 2nd overall pick in the draft.
Before the 2022 draft, a few trades are made:
San Jose Sharks trade Logan Couture to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Liam Foudy, Emil Benstrom, Alexandre Texier, 1st round pick '22.
The Columbus Blue Jackets get a legit first line center in Logan Couture, while the Sharks get a couple of solid young players and a 1st round pick.
The Sharks also trade Brent Burns to the Edmonton Oilers for Evan Bouchard, Jesse Puljujarvi, Cooper Marody, 1st round pick '23.
The Edmonton Oilers get Brent Burns, a legit top pair defenseman to pair with Darnell Nurse, while the Sharks get Evan Bouchard, Jesse Puljujarvi, two terrific young players and a 1st round pick.
Evander Kane is traded to the New Jersey Devils for Nolan Foote, 2nd round pick '22, 2nd round pick '24.
The Devils get a legit top 6 winger to put on the line with Jack Hughes, while the Sharks get a top prospect in Nolan Foote and two second-round picks.
At the 2022 Draft, San Jose Sharks trade pick 8 to the Philadelphia Flyers for picks 13, 45.
2022 Draft
2-Matthew Savoie
13-Issac Howard
39-Joakim Kemell
43-Simon Forsmark
45-Filip Bystedt
The San Jose Sharks strike gold in the 2022 draft, landing Matthew Savoie and Issac Howard in the first round, then Joakim Kemell, Simon Forsmark, and Filip Bystedt in the second round.
San Jose Sharks re-sign a few players:
Tomas Hertl-6yrs/6M per
Mario Ferraro-5yrs/3M per
Jesse Puljujarvi-2yrs/3M per
Jake Virtanen-3yrs/2.8M per
Nikolai Knyzhov-3yrs/2.25M per
Lawson Crouse-3yrs/2M per
Alexander Barabanov-2yrs/1.8M per
Emil Benstrom-2yrs/1M per
Liam Foudy-2yrs/1M per
Cooper Marody-2yrs/800k per
San Jose Sharks re-sign All other RFAs.
At the trade deadline, the San Jose Sharks make one major trade:
San Jose Sharks trade Martin Jones to the Ottawa Senators for 3rd rd pick '23. If the Senators make it to the playoffs, the 3rd round pick becomes a 2nd round pick.
The Senators get a playoff-proven goalie in Martin Jones, while the Sharks get a conditional 3rd round pick that could become a 2nd round pick.
Without Logan Couture, Brent Burns, and Evander Kane, the San Jose Sharks finish with the worst record in the NHL, but two teams jump them in the lottery and they end up with the 3rd pick in the draft.
The Senators did make the playoffs with the help of Martin Jones, so the Sharks get the Sens' 2023 2nd round pick.
Before the draft, one trade is made:
San Jose Sharks acquire Yaroslav Askarov from the Nashville Predators for 1st round pick '23, 1st round pick '25.
This is a lot to give up for a prospect goalie, but Askarov is projected to be the best goalie prospect since Carey Price.
2023 Draft
3-Adam Fantilli
San Jose Sharks draft Adam Fantilli, an ultra-talented forward who should be a big part of the Sharks core in the future.
After the draft, San Jose Sharks acquire Anthony Cirelli from the Tampa Bay Lightning for 2nd rd pick '24, 2nd rd pick '26.
The Sharks get Anthony Cirelli, a player with cup experience and is extremely versatile.
San Jose Sharks re-sign a few players:
Anthony Cirelli-3yrs/5M per
Evan Bouchard-3yrs/2.75M per
Josef Korenar-3yrs/2.5M per
San Jose Sharks re-sign All other RFAs.
San Jose Sharks sign Yaroslav Askarov to a 2yr entry-level contract.
The San Jose Sharks have a major turnaround in the 2023-24 season, and they make the playoffs, however, due to the inexperience of their core players are quickly bounced in the first round.
San Jose Sharks re-sign a few players:
Brandt Clarke-5yrs/5M per
Liam Foudy-3yrs/2.5M per
Emil Benstrom-2yrs/1.6M per
San Jose Sharks re-sign All other RFAs.
To the shock of the hockey world, the San Jose Sharks have a cinderella run in the 2024-25 season, and win the Stanley Cup, capping off their Cup run with a victory over the New York Rangers.
San Jose Sharks re-sign a few players:
Matthew Savoie-3yrs/5.5M per
Issac Howard-3yrs/4.75M per
Matthew Knies-2yrs/2.5M per
By the 2025-26 season, the San Jose Sharks have a Stanley Cup and are on the cusp of assembling a dynasty
2025-26 San Jose Sharks
I.Howard-M.Savoie-S.Reinhart
T.Hertl-A.Fantilli-J.Kemell
M.Knies-A.Cirelli-J.Virtanen
L.Crouse-L.Foudy-E.Benstrom
S.Forsmark-B.Clarke
M.Ferraro-E.Karlsson
N.Knyzhov-E.Bouchard
Y.Askarov
J.Korenar
Top Prospects: F.Bystedt, T.Boucher
The San Jose Sharks now have a Stanley Cup, and look to be in a position to win more in the next decade.
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