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Flyers Send Ryan Ellis’ Contract to Sharks for Carl Grundstrom, Artem Guryev

San Jose is expected to place the long-injured defenseman on LTIR to relieve a contract crunch.

Ryan Ellis, Philadelphia Flyers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
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Feb 9, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ryan Ellis (4) skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Los Angeles Kings goaltender David Rittich, right, stops a shot by San Jose Sharks right wing Carl Grundstrom, center, and center Trevor Lewis helps defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Overview

  • The deal also sends a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick to San Jose, which will be the earlier of Philadelphia’s or Columbus’ selections in that round.
  • Ellis, 34, has not played since November 2021 due to a pelvis injury and carries a $6.25 million annual cap hit with two seasons remaining on his eight-year, $50 million contract.
  • The Sharks’ contract count drops to 48 with Guryev included, a move reported to create flexibility to keep prospects Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson.
  • Grundstrom, 27, recorded nine points in 56 games for San Jose last season and heads to Philadelphia after being on the roster bubble.
  • Philadelphia now holds five selections in the 2026 draft after completing the trade.