Sharks’ additions on defense were badly needed, but also create one concern

Sharks’ additions on defense were badly needed, but also create one concern

SAN JOSE – Almost immediately after the Sharks bolstered their defense corps by signing free agent Dmitry Orlov and claiming Nick Leddy off waivers – two days after bringing John Klingberg aboard – questions began about how the front office would solve a sudden glut on the back end. The Sharks now have eight defensemen on one-way contracts, and none are waivers-exempt. Could one or two from the surplus be used in a trade to try to address anothe…