Sharks’ Mike Grier explains toughest decision ahead of NHL trade deadline

Sharks’ Mike Grier explains toughest decision ahead of NHL trade deadline

SAN JOSE – With the San Jose Sharks in playoff contention for the first time in seven years, general manager Mike Grier faces some new – and difficult – questions over the next several weeks before the NHL trade deadline in March. Chief among them: If the Sharks remain in the playoff hunt leading into the deadline, should Grier trade some of his pending unrestricted free agents if a tempting offer comes along? Or, if contract extensions can’t be…

Sharks' Mike Grier explains toughest decision ahead of trade deadline

SAN JOSE — With the San Jose Sharks in playoff contention for the first time in seven years, general manager Mike Grier faces some new – and difficult – questions over the next several weeks before the NHL trade deadline…

Struggling Rangers defenseman on Sharks 'radar' ahead of trade deadline

There’s a pretty good chance that New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury catches up with his San Jose Sharks counterpart — and close friend — Mike Grier on Friday, when their teams hook up at SAP Center. It wouldn’t be surprising if Braden Schneider’s name comes up in that conversation. With the NHL Trade Deadline not far off on March 6, and the Rangers decision to retool their roster made public last week, Grier wouldn’t be doing his job …