San Jose Sharks
· 2026-07-03
The San Jose Sharks traded prospect Zack Sharp to Edmonton on Tuesday.
The Sharks absorbed the entire cost of Darnell Nurse's hefty long-term deal in the trade.
The trade was somewhat surprising, as it occurred during the Sharks' development camp.
Todd Marchant, Sharks director of player development, said it was a first for him to trade a player mid-camp.
Marchant and general manager Mike Grier met with Sharp after the trade and wished him well.
The Sharks are now 11th in the Western Conference with a 39-35 record, on a W1 streak as of July 3, 2026.
This trade may impact their standings in the future.
The Sharks got an NHL defenseman, Darnell Nurse, in the trade, but lost a promising prospect.
Eric Pohlkamp did not participate in the prospect scrimmage due to lingering injuries.
Barracuda coach John McCarthy said the Sharks are being cautious with Pohlkamp to prepare him for training camp.
Jake Gustafson, a Sharks legacy and sixth-round pick, scored the first goal in the prospect scrimmage.
Gustafson's goal set the tone for Team Marleau's 5-3 win over Team Thornton.
The Sharks' development camp continues, with players competing for spots on the team.
And the Sharks will look to improve their record with the addition of Darnell Nurse.
But the loss of Zack Sharp may be felt in the future.
So the Sharks will need to rely on their other prospects to step up.