SJHN Daily: Maple Leafs & Blues Want No. 2 Pick, Dev Camp Schedule Out, Cardwell Re-Signs
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Key Points:
- The San Jose Sharks are reportedly considering offers to trade the No. 2 overall pick in the NHL Draft, with the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues showing strong interest.
- The Blues have multiple first-round picks (Nos. 11, 15, 16, and 29) that they could package to move up to the No. 2 spot, while the Maple Leafs hold the first overall pick and additional valuable draft assets.
- Sharks GM Mike Grier hinted at receiving a "real interesting" offer for the pick but appears focused on acquiring high-end, young defensemen like Bo Byram rather than purely draft picks.
- Other related Sharks news includes the trade of William Eklund for the ninth-overall pick and re-signing of Ethan Cardwell, while broader NHL trade activity involves notable moves by the Blackhawks, Avalanche, and Panthers.
