It\u2019s no secret that the San Jose Sharks need to upgrade their blueline this off-season.<\/p>\n
They can\u2019t count entirely on improvement from within: At the moment, veteran Dmitry Orlov and 19-year-old Sam Dickinson are the only NHL defensemen signed. RFA Shakir Mukhamadullin and a prospect like Eric Pohlkamp could also help, too. Their own UFAs, chiefly Mario Ferraro or Vincent Desharnais, might also return.<\/p>\n
But if the San Jose Sharks want to make the playoffs next year, they\u2019ll probably need at least one or two significant additions to this group.<\/p>\n
Here are nine of the smarter possible adds, who could make the biggest impact on the Sharks blueline.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with free agents.<\/p>\n
When I say smart, keep in mind, every move is a risk.<\/p>\n
But trying to add an impact UFA makes sense because it won\u2019t cost the San Jose Sharks any of their prized young forward depth or cadre of picks and prospects.<\/p>\n
Darren Raddysh<\/p>\n
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