Confirmed with Link: Sharks acquire Vincent Desharnais for 2028 5th

[Star Platinum]

To that, I say, then why do teams keep getting rid of him as soon as they can? A huge defensive RHD should be a valuable commodity, but he's been passed around for nothing multiples times in the last 8 months.

Probably has bad gas

 

[Saskatoon]

Well, that’s nice I guess. I do think that they want someone giant to help clear creases, etc. and obviously a replacement for someone we’re shortly going to trade.

I like a Cagnoni - Desharnais pairing — Desharnais can throw the puck and Cagnoni out of the zone at the same time.

 

[Hodge]

To that, I say, then why do teams keep getting rid of him as soon as they can? A huge defensive RHD should be a valuable commodity, but he's been passed around for nothing multiples times in the last 8 months.

He's a bit overpaid for a guy who's not exactly an established NHLer. I'm sure the Oilers would have kept him if he was willing to sign for something like the contract they gave Josh Brown. Wasn't living up to the contract in Vancouver who needed to clear his cap for next year before extending Marcus Pettersson. Looks like Pittsburgh was opening up a spot for Luke Schenn.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

To that, I say, then why do teams keep getting rid of him as soon as they can? A huge defensive RHD should be a valuable commodity, but he's been passed around for nothing multiples times in the last 8 months.

Because he sucks but if he's terrible but 3rd pairing caliber-ish enough to help a kid develop, we can make it work and maybe get that 5th back if we rent him out.

 

[weastern bias]

Lol, his only career goal was in an outdoor game, weird

7:18

 

[fasterthanlight]

Lol, his only career goal was in an outdoor game, weird

7:18

I cannot get over how ugly those oiler pants are, couldn't make it to 7:18 with that color scheme

 

[timorous me]

To that, I say, then why do teams keep getting rid of him as soon as they can? A huge defensive RHD should be a valuable commodity, but he's been passed around for nothing multiples times in the last 8 months.

It seems like Edmonton liked him well enough, even playing him 16 times in the playoffs last season, but they were pinching pennies everywhere they could, so I get why they looked for cheaper options; he's always going to be someone easily replaceable on the surface.

It is disconcerting that he did poorly enough in Vancouver that they were over him after 2+ months, but Pittsburgh dealing him means nothing to me since they're just doing whatever these days.

I'd say my main concern is simply the space he'll occupy on the roster. I just want us to do better, though I acknowledge how that could be challenging on the right side heading into next season. I suppose the fact that the base salary is low and he could be waived to the Barracuda easily to start next season (after giving him a shot in the NHL this season) to give them depth helps.

I feel a little bad for Jack Thompson in all of this. Is he really worse than Desharnais? I guess the objective of bolstering the PK is important enough. And maybe this gets us one step closer to actually buying out Vlasic this summer. That would sort of help the overall cause (in terms of having too many bottom-pairing D heading into next season).

 

[TheBigDrunkPanda]

Guessing Mario will be traded now

 

[TheBeard]

Guessing Mario will be traded now

Why? They play different sides. My guess is Thompson goes back to A and/or Ruuta is done for the year.

 

[Lebanezer]

Why? They play different sides. My guess is Thompson goes back to A and/or Ruuta is done for the year.

If someone offers a 1st.

 

[TheBeard]

If someone offers a 1st.

Possibly, but the point is one transaction isn’t a catalyst for the other.

 

[Lebanezer]

Possibly, but the point is one transaction isn’t a catalyst for the other.

That’s fair. I wouldn’t be surprised if they made this deal because they were confident they would get their asking price on Ferraro.

 

[The Nemesis]

Guessing Mario will be traded now

Nah. This feels more like the kiss of death for Rutta (assuming his injury isn't worse than has been let on and he's cooked from that). Him and Mukhamadulin replacing Rutta and Thrun is a huge upgrade.