A quick trade note before we jump into things. General Manager Mike Grier sent a 3rd round pick in 2024 to the Anaheim Ducks for the rights to Henry Thrun today. Thurn is a 21-year-old defenseman currently playing for Harvard University.
Anaheim picked up Thrun 101st overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft but has since been unable to sign him.
Thrun had 26 points (5 goals, 21 assists) in 28 games with Harvard this season and served as the team’s captain.
With Timo Meier now a member of the New Jersey Devils, the San Jose Sharks (18-30-12, 7th in the Pacific Division) are in full out Tank for Bedard mode.