The San Jose Sharks will have plenty of money to spend this summer, and they should be pretty active in free agency this summer. While they may not be ready to make a playoff push as early as next season, they should be willing to spend big so they can finally start to win more games.
One player they should target is veteran forward Brad Marchand, who is proving his worth to the Florida Panthers as they are just one win away from winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup. After a shocking trade from the Boston Bruins at the 2025 Trade Deadline, Marchand joined the Panthers, and while he has fit quite well, he is a pending unrestricted free agent (UFA).
The Sharks should be all over him without question. There have been rumors that Marchand will consider all 32 teams when free agency opens, which includes the Sharks. If the Sharks are willing to overspend a touch and Marchand is willing to join on a short-term deal, it should be a no-brainer.
He could be a perfect mentor for the Sharks’ young guns, and he could help guide them as they try to get back into serious contention. Realistically, a two-year deal worth $8.5 million annually should be enough to bring him in, and considering how offensively dominant he looks, even as a veteran, there shouldn’t be a second thought, and the Sharks should get it done.
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