US EditionHurricanes acquire defenseman Kyle Masters and a 4th-round pick from Sharks for 5th-round pick
The trade clears a contract for San Jose Sharks rookie Michael Misa while Carolina gains defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 fourth-round pick in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
- On Jan 16, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick this year from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a fifth-round selection in 2027, officials reported from Raleigh, N.C.
- Facing a 50-contract ceiling, the San Jose Sharks dealt Masters to clear a contract slot so rookie Michael Misa could continue playing.
- Kyle Masters is a 22-year-old defenseman who has not played in the NHL and was a 2021 fourth-round pick by the Minnesota Wild, with 35 points in 69 ECHL games and six points in 35 AHL games.
- By moving Masters, San Jose freed a contract slot and exchanged short-term draft capital for a 2027 fifth-round selection while preserving a rookie's availability.
- In broader context, this year teams constrained by contract limits traded 22-year-old Kyle Masters, who has not reached the NHL, to keep rookie Michael Misa eligible for his 10th game.
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Hurricanes acquire defenseman Kyle Masters and a 4th-round pick from Sharks for 5th-round pick
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired minor league defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick this year from the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round selection in 2027.
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A small trade to free up some contract space for a team out west. On Friday, the Carolina Hurricanes acquired defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks. In exchange, the Sharks are receiving a 2027 fifth-round selection. Friday trade 🚨The #Canes have acquired defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from San Jose in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL …
Hurricanes, Sharks Complete Minor Trade
According to a team announcement, the San Jose Sharks have traded defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 fourth-round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for the Blackhawks’ 2027 fifth-round pick. Oddly enough, this trade is largely centered around forward prospect Michael Misa. Since he is about to play in his 10th game of the year, the Sharks must officially register Misa’s contract. Since the team already had 50 contracts, Misa was ineligible to play…
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