December 9th 2024.
The San Jose Sharks made a surprising move on Sunday, placing forward Givani Smith on waivers. Smith, who has only played in six games this season and has yet to score any points, has been largely unused by the team. His last appearance was on November 25th against the Los Angeles Kings, where he only saw 6 minutes and 42 seconds of ice time.
With this decision, the Sharks are looking to shake things up and possibly make room for new players. It's no secret that the team has been struggling lately, and head coach Bob Boughner has been vocal about their need for improvement. In related news, Sharks rookie forward Barclay Goodrow will also be missing their next game against the Florida Panthers due to an upper-body injury.
It's not all bad news for the Sharks, as they could soon see the return of two key players. Defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic, who has been out since the beginning of the season with an upper-body injury, is nearing a comeback. And Goodrow, who was placed on injured reserve at the end of November, has recently started skating again.
This roster move also gives Smith the opportunity to play for the Barracuda of the AHL, the Sharks' minor league team. The 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract with the Sharks, which he signed in 2023 for $1.6 million. If he does not get picked up by another team by Monday morning, he will report to the Barracuda.
The Sharks are currently on a six-game road trip and have a record of 2-2-0 so far. They will continue their journey on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes and finish up on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Meanwhile, the Barracuda, who are coming off two wins at home this weekend, will hit the road for a five-game stretch starting on Thursday against the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
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