The San Jose Sharks were viewed as one of the biggest winners of the 2026 NHL Draft, setting themselves up for a bright future. With the offseason now shifting towards free agency and the trade market, there are swirling NHL rumors about win-now talent San Jose could add to its blueline.
According to The Fourth Period‘s David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to have trade talks with multiple teams, including the Sharks, about defenseman Morgan Rielly. There’s reportedly a “strong belief” that a trade occurs this summer.
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Rielly, standing at 6-foot-1, would provide the Sharks with immediate help on the blueline.
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