Sharks Likely Done Tinkering With Roster This Summer

After acquiring **Ryan Reaves** and **Jeff Skinner**, the San Jose Sharks have likely concluded their roster enhancements for the summer, prompting questions about the team’s overall improvement and the strategy behind recent trades.

GM Signals End to Off-Season Moves

According to General Manager **Mike Grier**, the Sharks are probably finished making acquisitions this summer. “I would say we probably are finished,” Grier stated on Friday.

Reaves for Thrun: A Puzzling Trade?

The trade that sent **Henry Thrun** to acquire **Ryan Reaves** has raised questions. The surface assessment of the swap may not immediately reveal the Sharks’ reasoning.

The Role of Enforcers

**Ryan Reaves** brings a physical presence. During the 2022-2023 season, penalties for fighting in the NHL were at their highest in five years, with 0.17 fighting penalties per game Statista 2023.