[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Sandman

The Sharks have a deep supply of youngsters they could potentially part with in a trade, if Andersson could be persuaded that team might be a contender in a few years with the right veterans to help them along.

RHC Cole McKinney: Freshly drafted, he's a physical two-way C who looks a touch like like Sam Bennett at times, stylistically.

LD Haoxi Wang: Another new edition to the Sharks' pipeline, he's a 6'6" defenseman with a smooth skating stride, but is quite raw with big potential.

LHC Filip Bystedt: Big C (6'3",210lbs) who does a little bit of everything, and plays a power-forward style.

RD Jack Thompson: 23 year-old (6'1",190lbs) who has put up excellent numbers in junior, and in the AHL. Doubt they would entertain parting with this kid.

LD Leo Sallin-Wellenius: Drafted in the second round last year, he's a smooth-skating, two-way defender, measuring 6'0",183lbs.

RW Carson Wetsch: Rugged, swift-skating power-winger, put up 52 points in 68 games with the Hitmen this season, but had 33 goals.

RD Colton Roberts: I was a big fan of his in his draft year last summer- he's now 6'4",201lbs, and skates very well. He can defend, play a mean physical game (84 PIM), move the puck, and contribute in the offensive zone. Love this kid.

RW/C Colin Graf: Signed last year out of college, he's done well as a pro- 35 points in 40 AHL games, and 11 points in 33 games with the big club. He's a 6'1",194lb playmaker, and only 22 years old.

W Kasper Halttunen: 20 years old, and 6'4",205lbs, he's a goal-scoring righty that was drafted in the second round in 2023. Heavy shot, and plays a physical power game, put up 15 goals and 21 points in 17 playoff games for the London Knights.

RW/C Ethan Cardwell: 22 years old, he's a 5'11",181lb winger who works hard, and displays endless motor. 48 points in 63 AHL games this year.

Agreed with the interesting prospect list.

Also worth mentioning that the Sharks hold the Oilers 2026 1st. If we wanted to push for a package trade similar to the suggestion from the Stars, i would happily entertain Andersson for Bystedt and the Oilers 1st and the Sharks 2026 2nd with a condition that the 2nd becomes a 1st if Andersson plays in the playoffs (with any team).

A deal like that would quickly beat most of the suggestions that people have put forth on behalf of the Stars.

The 2nd round pick condition gives some insurance that if the Sharks have huge success that we get a late 1st instead of a late 2nd, or, if the Sharks trade Andersson to a contender that the Flames get paid appropriately for providing the trade bait.

Also I think this is my solution for the rumours about Andersson having a short list of teams that he'll extend with. Basically make it a poison pill situation for Andersson and his new team to have one path forward to an 8 year extension (sign with the team he is traded to).