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Sharks Bench Vanecek Amid Trade Rumors and Uncertainty

3/5/2025

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The San Jose Sharks have benched goaltender Vitek Vanecek, hinting at a possible trade before the March 7 NHL deadline. With a disappointing .882 save percentage and a $3.4 million cap hit, Vanecek's future is uncertain. Interest from teams like the Panthers and Rangers looms, but salary retention could hinder any deals.

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The San Jose Sharks have benched goaltender Vitek Vanecek, hinting at a possible trade before the March 7 NHL deadline. With a disappointing .882 save percentage and a $3.4 million cap hit, Vanecek's future is uncertain. Interest from teams like the Panthers and Rangers looms, but salary retention could hinder any deals.