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Sharks Trade Masters to Hurricanes, Open Roster Space

1/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The San Jose Sharks traded defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 fourth-round pick to Carolina Hurricanes for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The move frees contract space for rookie Michael Misa, who is set to play his 10th game soon.
Masters, 22, has not yet debuted in the NHL and has 10 ECHL games with three assists.
The Sharks previously acquired Masters from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Oskar Olausson.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's expansion draft in June 2017 marked the addition of the Vegas Golden Knights, increasing the league to 31 teams. This draft allowed existing teams, like the San Jose Sharks, to strategically trade players to protect key assets. The Golden Knights' immediate success, reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2018, reshaped team dynamics and influenced ongoing player trades and salary cap strategies.

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Story summary

The San Jose Sharks traded defenseman Kyle Masters and a 2026 fourth-round pick to Carolina Hurricanes for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The move frees contract space for rookie Michael Misa, who is set to play his 10th game soon.
Masters, 22, has not yet debuted in the NHL and has 10 ECHL games with three assists.
The Sharks previously acquired Masters from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Oskar Olausson.

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