Sharks Acquire Goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a Trade with the Blackhawks
The Sharks traded Ryan Ellis’ contract and a 2028 fourth-round pick for NHL-experienced goalie Laurent Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan, and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
- On Thursday, the San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit from the Chicago Blackhawks, sending Ryan Ellis, Jake Furlong and a 2028 fourth-round pick to Chicago for Brossoit, Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick.
- The Sharks sought organizational depth by adding Laurent Brossoit as an experienced third goalie for the AHL while shifting his $6.25 million salary-cap hit through the 2026-27 season to Chicago.
- Healthy again after injury, Laurent Brossoit missed the entire 2024-25 season after a meniscus operation and has played in 140 NHL games, including 23 this 2023-24 season with the Winnipeg Jets.
- Chicago will absorb Ryan Ellis's contract while receiving Jake Furlong, 21, AHL defenseman, and the higher 2028 fourth-round pick; Ellis, 35, hasn’t played since November 2021.
- Allan's youth and production suggest Nolan Allan, 22, Rockford IceHogs prospect, offers young defensive depth with two goals and four assists in 29 games, while Laurent Brossoit signed a $6.6 million two-year contract on July 1, 2024.
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Sharks add goalie, defenseman in trade with Chicago Blackhawks
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Sharks trade Furlong, Ellis to Blackhawks for Brossoit and Nolan Allan
The San Jose Sharks made an interesting trade today, potentially clearing the way for a larger deal in the near future. The team moved two defensemen, Jake Furlong and Ryan Ellis, along with a 2028 fourth-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for goaltender Laurent Brossoit, defenseman Nolan Allan and a 2028 seventh-round pick. (Small brag because I suggested a Furlong trade last week. Source
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