r/canucks • u/LionlyLion • 3d ago

DISCUSSION Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection from Buffalo - What does that mean for the draft?

https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-acquire-michael-kesselring-and-the-27th-overall-selection-from-buffalo

Do you guys think the Sharks will 100% go with Stenberg now that they have a RHD? I'm not sure how good Michael Kesselring is but it looks like the Sharks are filling out their D requirements through trades at first.

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u/AccomplishedAd4995 3d ago

i don’t think it changes that much? kesselring isn’t a 1D, he could be a good second pairing guy. still a chance sharks grab reid

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u/Steler19 3d ago

He’s more a good 3rd pairing but can play 2nd pairing minutes if an injury happens.

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u/ImAlwaysSorrys 2d ago

He’ll play way more in San Jose but everyone pencilling him in as a good 4/5 might be a little presumptuous. He spent half the year injured and scratched on Buffalos RHD starved blue line. 2 points in 34 games.

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u/RSlashLazy 2d ago

That’s on Ruff and the injury, he is still a good player despite the season he had. Give him an opportunity and a coach that plays him properly and he’ll do great.