Cam Gore: Sharks surprise at the draft

Best of luck to Tyler Kennedy with the Sharks. I'm surprised that the Sharks gave up a 2nd rounder but TK will always give the most he has on the ice. I hope he succeeds there.

Best of luck to Tyler Kennedy with the Sharks. I'm surprised that the Sharks gave up a 2nd rounder but TK will always give the most he has on the ice. I hope he succeeds there.
- acdc1206

I think a 2nd rounder, especially in a deep draft such as this one, was too much for TK. I also think the steep price we paid Detroit to move up 2 measly spots was too much as well.

Good luck to TK.

You will love his tenacity, but hate his predictability and shots directly into the crest on the opponents sweater.

Good luck to TK.

You will love his tenacity, but hate his predictability and shots directly into the crest on the opponents sweater.
- Doogs

So he is already on the Sharks game plan. Making the other Goalie looking good by using precision aim to hit the log on their chest.

So he is already on the Sharks game plan. Making the other Goalie looking good by using precision aim to hit the log on their chest.
- Ryman

Yea I'm pretty sure the Sharks don't emphasize scoring goals. As long as we lead the league in shots at the goalies torso every season, we're doing well

But seriously, I look forward to seeing what the Sharks will do for the remainder of the offseason. Sounds like Tomas Hertl is going to be with the big club this coming year, and may even have a top 6 role.

Also, the Sharks made it known today their shopping TJ Galiardi since he's essentially the same player as Kennedy. Personally, I'd like to see them keep Galiardi and possibly buyout Burish to make cap room instead. Unless of course Galiardi can bring us a return similar to what we gave the Pens for TK.

In a perfect world for me though, the Sharks start a gradual rebuild by trading away Marleau. I think his value now is as high as it will ever be again. And given his contract expires after this year we should try to get something for him before he potentially walks.

Also, Martin Havlat has to be the worst thing to happen to the Sharks. Ever.

Also, Martin Havlat has to be the worst thing to happen to the Sharks. Ever.
- sjsharks92

He was who I hoped would be bought out...but OOHH NOOO he had to hurt himself.......again......

He was who I hoped would be bought out...but OOHH NOOO he had to hurt himself.......again......
- Ryman

Exactly. Now we're stuck with the s.o.b. for at least another season.

Assigning Grades to team based on Entry Draft Selections

Before you e-mail or PM me angered by my disrespect and misjudgment of your favorite team's choice, let me one make it clear concerning this specific draft: All team GMs and fans could say how they did great. Or how poorly they did. Because of the depth this draft class at the first four tiers (See Draft Tier explanations elsewhere on DraftSite…),this draft class, from pick 1 to pick 211, may bring major contributors and impact players to many NHL teams. Whether they admit it or not, NHL teams hope that the high character youngster they select not only graduate to the pro game, but develop into high impact stars, no matter which slotting there are chosen in. This draft provides MANY chances of unearth those type players.

My grades will be based NOT on the amount of picks, but on the possibility of the drafted prospects making contributions on NHL rosters FIVE years from now.
I will start by saying the upside of this class is by far one of the finest, but I and NHL teams cannot accurate predict NHL success for them at this juncture, just draw on my opinions of the player's canvass at this particular juncture in the journey.


Of, course I will bump up grades for team where they took my favorites, or prospects are clearly ahead of the curve towards NHL long term advancement and domination. Value in the players picked and where they are picked will also be key factors.
At first glance, I like a lot of team boards.
http://www.draftsite.com/nhl/draft-history/2013/

San Jose Sharks
Grade B+
Mirco Müller (18)


With seven picks in draft including four in the top 58 (albeit three in the late half of the second round), Doug Wilson though he might be able to jump up in the first. He did jump up a couple slots in a two slot jump with Detroit to select Mirco Müller, a tall smooth defender who may never project as a top pair defender but may be closer than most to copying in and complimenting their existing lineup. Gabryel Paquin-Boudreau may be their next speedy scorer. Goalie Bergvik is a developmental guy, and Michael Brodzinski may be under six foot but plays with and edge and move the puck up ice. High schooler Jacob Jackson and Russian Galimov may not be ready to show off their wares for some time.

Buyout Niemi ($4M/yr), sign Bryz ($1M/yr) to start and Theador/DiPietro ($500K/yr) to back up