Anthony Duclair Traded to Tampa Bay Lightning

The San Jose Sharks have exchanged forward Anthony Duclair and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick for defenseman Jack Thompson and a 2024 third-round pick.

The San Jose Sharks traded Anthony Duclair and a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for defenseman Jack Thompson and a 2024 third-round pick.
Duclair, a pending unrestricted free agent, has scored 16 goals and 27 points in 56 games this season.
Jack Thompson, a 21-year-old defenseman, has recorded 32 points in 46 AHL games this season and will join the San Jose Barracuda.
The trade is part of the Sharks' efforts to rebuild and acquire future assets as they are on track to miss the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season.
Analysts rate the trade as a solid move for both teams, with Tampa Bay receiving a middle-six boost and San Jose acquiring a promising prospect and a draft pick.