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Sharks Place Nick Leddy on Waivers to Create Roster Flexibility

The move signals a push to open a roster spot for Shakir Mukhamadullin’s potential activation from injured reserve.

Overview

  • San Jose made the move with a full 23-man roster and seven defensemen currently on the active list.
  • Shakir Mukhamadullin and Vincent Desharnais practiced Sunday, and local reporting indicates Desharnais could play Monday, increasing the roster squeeze.
  • If Leddy clears the waiver period, the Sharks can assign him to the AHL Barracuda to free a spot, with a claim by another team also solving the numbers.
  • The 34-year-old has appeared in 19 games with four assists, a minus-9 rating and 17:30 of ice time after arriving via a July waiver claim from St. Louis.
  • Leddy is in the final season of a four-year contract with a $4 million cap hit, a factor reporters note could limit waiver interest.