The Sharks’ cupboard of draft picks is a lot better stocked than it was a week ago.
San Jose had every reason to be a seller at the NHL trade deadline, and did a good job of turning current short-term assets -- of little use in an otherwise lost season -- into ones that should expedite the franchise's goal of getting back into contention starting next year. The Sharks made three significant trades, and in each one, they added at least one valuable future draft pick.
For Brenden Dillon, San Jose received the Colorado Avalanche's 2020 second-round pick and a conditional 2021 third-round pick from the Washington Capitals, which could turn into a 2020 third-round pick if the Capitals go on to win the Stanley Cup.