NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks. 2016 NHL Playoffs. SCF. Game 6. 06.12.2016. (HD)
On the San Jose Sharks

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Sharks GM Doug Wilson should focus on this offseason.

1. Sign Brent Burns to a long-term contract Burns is eligible for a contract extension after July 1st. Dustin Byfugliens five-year, $7.6 million per season deal should be the starting point for Burns. Tomas Hertl also needs a new contract and will get a nice raise.

2. Trade Patrick Marleau Marleaus early season trade request was limited and included the Kings, Ducks and Rangers. Marleau carries a $6.7 million cap hit and its probably time to move on. The Sharks would likely have to retain some salary.

3. Fill out their depth they need to add depth to their bottom six and their third pairing was exposed at times. James Reimer might be looking for a starting job elsewhere, but would be a good fit as their backup if he wants to return.

On the Pittsburgh Penguins

Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Penguins GM Jim Rutherford should focus on this offseason.

1. Trade Marc-Andre Fleury If there is going to be an expansion draft, the Penguins are not going to be able to keep both Fleury and Matt Murray. Fleury carries a $5.75 million cap hit for three more years, so it makes sense to move his contract and use the money elsewhere. He could be a fit for the Flames or Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have the draft picks and cap space to take on Fleury.

2. New deals for defensemen Justin Schultz requires a $3.9 million qualifying offer, but the Penguins could sign him to a mulit-year deal at a lower cap hit. The 32-year old Ben Lovejoy deserves to come back, but they cant give him too much term.

3. Extend Matt Murrays contract Murray has a year left at $620,000 and Rutherford should look to extend him like Ducks GM Bob Murray did with John Gibson.

Source: http://mynhltraderumors.com/nhl-rumors-sharks-brent-burns-penguins-marc-andre-fleury/2016/06/13/