According to Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune, the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins are the two teams most interested in acquiring the services of Patrick Sharp:
Hearing Penguins and Canadiens are teams in hottest pursuit of #Blackhawks‘ Patrick Sharp. Rangers have also made contact.
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) June 26, 2015
Sharp has two years remaining on a five-year deal with a cap hit of $5.9 million. The 33-year-old, right-shooting winger registered 43 points in 68 games in the regular season, contributing 15 more in a Stanley Cup Playoff run that culminated in his third Stanley Cup victory.
EOTP profiled Sharp earlier this season as a possible acquisition at the NHL trade deadline, deeming him to be a “top-tier forward” worthy of a spot at the top of the lineup. A poll attached the that article resulted in a nearly-even split between those who believed Sharp would be a smart addition and those who felt his return would not justify his asking price.
Has the community opinion changed over the last few months? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
