Sharks Secure Goaltender Brossoit, Defenseman Allan, and 2028 Draft Pick
In a recent announcement, San Jose Sharks General Manager Mike Grier revealed a significant transaction involving key players and future draft picks. The team has acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit and defenseman Nolan Allan from the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, the Sharks sent defenseman Ryan Ellis, defenseman Jake Furlong, and a fourth-round selection in the 2028 NHL Draft to Chicago.
Details on Acquired Players
Laurent Brossoit: Goaltender Stats
- Age: 32
- Current Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
- Games Played this Season: 6
- Goals-Against Average: 3.38
- Save Percentage: .901
- Career NHL Games: 140
- Career NHL Save Percentage: .911
- Goals-Against Average: 2.64
- Record: 64 wins, 46 losses, 13 overtime losses
- Notable Achievement: Played on the Stanley Cup-winning team for Vegas in 2022-23
Nolan Allan: Defenseman’s Journey
- Age: 22
- Current Team: Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
- Games Played this Season: 29
- Total Points: 6 (2 goals, 4 assists)
- Professional NHL Games: 43
- Career AHL Games: 109
- Career AHL Points: 29 (9 goals, 20 assists)
- WHL Championships with Seattle: 2022-23
- International Experience: Gold Medal at 2023 World Junior Championships
Details on Exchanged Players
Ryan Ellis and Jake Furlong
- Ryan Ellis: Veteran defenseman contributing to the Sharks.
- Jake Furlong: 21-year-old AHL player with notable early career.
- Furlong’s AHL Games: 12 this season, with two assists recorded.
Future Implications
This trade not only reshapes the Sharks’ roster but also positions them strategically for the future. The inclusion of a seventh-round pick in 2028 further enhances their draft capital, ensuring they have flexibility for upcoming seasons.
As the Sharks integrate Brossoit and Allan into their lineup, fans are optimistic about a new chapter in the team’s competitive journey.
