Aaron Dell just became a UFA this year so it appears that the Sharks will be going into 2020-21 with a tandem of Devan Dubnyk and Martin Jones.. Once upon a time, Dubnyk was a very … The San Jose Sharks have acquired 34-year-old goaltender Devan Dubnyk and a seventh-round selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in exchange for a 2022 fifth-round selection from the Minnesota Wild.The Wild will also retain 50 percent of Dubnyk’s $4,333,333 cap hit for this season, the final year of the 6-year deal he signed with the Wild in 2015.. https://t.co/qJLAV6mJRu.

'It's just baseball': Bryse Wilson bests Kershaw, Braves push Dodgers to brink, Carlos Correa's walk-off HR moves Astros halfway to 3-0 comeback in ALCS, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey stepping down after 13 seasons, Le'Veon Bell signs 1-year deal with Chiefs, LA Clippers hire Ty Lue as next coach: Sources, Anthony Davis plans to re-sign with Lakers: Sources, COVID-19 breakout forces Cincinnati-Tulsa postponement, Falcons shut down facility after new positive COVID-19 test. And more. Russo: There have never been more goalies available, so Guerin's now expected to acquire an established goalie via trade or free agency to platoon with Alex Stalock (20 wins last season) and/or be a stopgap for Kaapo Kahkonen or Hunter Jones. So the Wild are free and clear to deal him to San Jose if they wish. Will Dustin Byfuglien join the Wild? The Sharks are rumored to have interest in Dubnyk… Donato tied for the team lead with 14 even-strength goals despite paltry ice time, so for the 24-year-old's sake, Guerin needed to decide to trade him or play him. Sources tell The Athletic that the Wild are retaining 50 percent of Dubnyk's contract, as he'll make $2.5 million next season and carries a $4.333 million cap hit. Two compliance buyouts were allowed in June 2013 and 2014, these buyouts do not have a salary cap consequence. The Wild cut ties with three-time All-Star Devan Dubnyk on Monday, finding a taker for the 34-year-old goalie in San Jose. Less than two years after acquiring the young winger, the Wild on Monday shipped Donato out as their roster overhaul continues. Deeper insight. Oct 5 — Minnesota announces the Donato trade: Oct 5 — The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun reports:Read More. Your teams. The goalie is entering the final year of his six-year, $26 million contract. That offseason the Wild rewarded Dubnyk with a six-year, $26 million extension. Dubnyk finished with a 3.35 goals against average that was the third-worst of his career, and his .890 save percentage was his lowest in 10 years. Over the last three seasons, Dubnyk ranks 35th in save percentage with a .911, but you have to dig deeper to gleam his true value knowing the Wild are an elite defensive team. Guerin was very candid how disappointed he was with the Wild's goaltending last season. “Don’t love the details in his game at times but certainly has some upside and goal-scoring ability. As @RussoHockey mentions here, the Sharks may be interested in Devan Dubnyk and Ryan Donato.From what I understand, there are some real legs to this. The 34-year-old had a 10-team no-trade clause, and sources confirmed to The Athletic that Dubnyk gave the “green light” for a trade to San Jose. For Minnesota, moving on from Dubnyk was an obvious move for GM Bill Guerin. “I think so,” said one pro scout via text. Depending on the age of the player when they are bought out, the buyout ratio varies. Michael Russo, Wild beat writer: Dubnyk, despite being the Wild's savior during a magical 2015 run and leading the Wild to the playoffs from 2015-18, had a very down couple years. He tied for the team lead with 14 even-strength goals last season but played fourth-line minutes for most of this season. His youth and price tag could be attractive to the Sharks, particularly considering the abundance of question marks they have in the bottom six. Saw a number of games where he was MIA. Dubnyk, who has played the most minutes of any NHL goaltender since his Jan. 15, 2015, debut, spent six seasons as the Wild's franchise netminder, compiling a .918 save percentage, a 2.41 goals-against average and 23 shutouts over 321 starts.

Report: Sharks been in touch with Wild about Dubnyk, Donato, Report: Sharks believed to have 'checked in' on Bobby Ryan. The Sharks have several holes in their lineup that need to be filled before next season. He proved to be a bargain for most of the contract, emerging as a … Other potential trade options include Spencer Knight, Elvis Merzlikins, Joonas Korpisalo and Semyon Varlamov. In a …