Ben Shelley: Sharks trade Ty Emberson to Oilers, acquire Cody Ceci

Should have gotten at least a 2nd with Ceci. No retention slots remaining to max. value at the trade deadline so that is really problematic for a rebuilding team.

should've gotten more but I think Ceci will have a great season on their top pair which could earn them a pick at the deadline

After the lack of Matching by the Oilers on their two RFA's, this looks like a salary dump for Edmonton... the Sharks regain a lost 3rd from the Hertl deal, they do catch a expiring LD that can eat up minutes and shield Muk; they now have 2-3 possible TDL trades (Ceci, Ruuta and Granlund) for Higher Draft picks to keep stocking the cupboard.

Lots of fans wont like the deal, but Emberson was a Free Waiver pickup and he was turned into a 3rd and possibly a 2nd... this also allows the team to trade away a D man for Askarov out of Nashville....

overall a good swap.

Organization is still in the midst of a rebuild, minor moves. Stick with the process. Things are gonna be awesome.

Elliotte Friedman

“Not sure yet all the particulars, but sounds like Yaroslav Askarov is being traded from Nashville to San Jose”

San Jose rocking a young core of:

• Macklin Celebrini
• Will Smith
• Quentin Musty
• Yaroslav Askarov
• Sam Richardinson
• William Eklund

Pretty decent start to the rebuild!!

Trade details:

To #sjsharks: Yaroslav Askarov, Nolan Burke, 2025 3rd Rd Pick

To #preds: David Edstrom, VGK 2025 1st Rd Pick (Top 10 protected), Magnus Chrona.

Edstrom was 32nd pick in 2023.

Protection info: SJS will have the choice of either their pick or Vegas if in Top 10.