The San Jose Sharks are by no means contenders, but it appears GM Mike Grier thinks they are closer than many others do.

We now know that the Sharks are eyeing two big-name free agents.

Are Sharks Looking at Tarasenko and Dumba?

Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now referenced Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, who connected the San Jose Sharks to unrestricted free agents Vladimir Tarasenko and Matt Dumba. Sharks' General Manager Mike Grier has been actively seeking favorable deals in the free-agent market. Considering Tarasenko and Dumba's availability, Peng pondered whether these two players had now entered the realm of «bargain territory.»

Tarasenko

The Tarasenko situation has taken a bit of a turn after the winger signed on with new representation, but the Sharks are a team that will look for opportunities on the market. He might represent the biggest one still out there.

Dumba

As for Dumba, he is by far the best defenseman left on the market. The Sharks are one of the few teams still able to give him the salary he deserves.

It will be interesting to see if these two players end up in teal by opening night.

POLL
JULY 16 |221 ANSWERS
Pacific Team Reportedly Frontrunners for Two Top Remaining Free Agents

Do you think the Sharks should sign these players?

Just Tarasenko
41
18.6 %
Just Dumba
36
16.3 %
Both
71
32.1 %
Neither
73
33 %

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