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In Elliotte Friedman’s latest Written 32 Thoughts, the insider briefly discussed San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin and where he stands in trade rumors.
“There are some similar centers: Nick Bjugstad, Jake Evans, Yanni Gourde, Luke Kunin, Scott Laughton, etc. Utah is trying to make the playoffs. Montreal and Evans had a gap, but the Canadiens are holding for the price they want (at least a second). Same with the Sharks and Kunin,” Friedman wrote.
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Kunin is a pending UFA with a $2.75 million AAV, which is enticing to playoff-buying teams. The 27-year-old has 11 goals and seven assists in 60 games this season in a bottom-six utility role.
Kunin has been around trade rumors for the last two seasons, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have been well-connected to the forward.
Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts says that San Jose Sharks F Luke Kunin could be a target for the #LeafsForever. Kunin, has 11 goals this season (18 points in 51 games) and is a UFA this summer
Kunin can play multiple positions and is someone both Brad Treliving and Craig Berube… pic.twitter.com/U6kdGjQUT3
— Maple Leafs News (@budsallday34) January 24, 2025
Per Friedman, the Sharks seemingly are holding out for at least a second-round pick for their alternate captain.
The NHL Trade Deadline is exactly one week away on March 7th.
The #SJSharks will again be sellers at the trade deadline, but who is the next to go of the players who might be on the move? Here are the three I feel are most likely on my latest from Sharks Hockey Digest.https://t.co/sg8PUxz31J
— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) February 26, 2025
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