NHL Rebuilding – Part 2
San Jose Sharks: After several unsuccessful seasons, the Sharks are deep in a rebuild, relying heavily on prospects like Will Smith, Quentin Musty, and Daniil Gushchin. They’ve accumulated multiple first-round picks through trades, but the full payoff might not come until the late 2020s
Calgary Flames: The Flames are in a “retool” phase, having traded key players like Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin while bringing in some veteran signings to stabilize the roster. They aim to blend young prospects with their existing core, with a focus on gradually integrating talent without rushing their development
Each team is at a different point in their rebuild, with varying timelines for returning to playoff contention.
