There are so many rumors of people on the move, and the Sharks tied to many of them, I have to write on it. This past week has been crazy, which is why I haven’t posted, but look for me and grier to give some takes on the rumors and other topics very soon. Here’s my quick take on the likelihood of players making it to the Sharks. Overall, I’d say that none of the deals makes ‘perfect’ sense.

I Could See It, But Only If I Squint a Certain Way

• Brian Campbell – this one might actually have legs. The latest reports are that Campbell won’t be talking to the Sabres about a contract until after the season. The Sabres have to at least be considering dealing him at this point. A top-flight puck mover on the blueline could improve the Sharks by a mile. I’m sure there will be plenty of other suitors, but the Sharks have the best young talent of almost anybody.
• Chris Gratton – I’ve heard Ottawa is now in the hunt, but Gratton could lend some more muscle. He’d be really inexpensive as well.
• Antropov/Raycroft – Might be a good idea, but I’m really suspicious of Antropov. He’s been a 45-point player until this season, and I could easily see he returning to form next year. I’d personally rather have Raycroft than Greiss backing up Nabby, but in a year or two I might be singing a different tune.
• Vaclav Prospal – I put this in the category based only on two things – a) he seems likely to move, and b) the Sharks need left wings in a really bad way. Although maybe the Sharks have their eye on Mathieu Darche again. That was a joke. I hope.

Not Bloody Likely:

• Dan Boyle – From where I sit, an even better move for the Sharks than Campbell. He has a better track record, and is a better player. Probably less likely to come to SJ, since he’s still under contract.
• Brad Stuart – The fact that he seems to harbor resentment towards the Sharks plus he plays for a division rival makes this move fairly unlikely.
• Rob Blake – Sorry Sharks fans, I put this in the same category as Stuart. We’d only get him as a rental anyway, and a slow Rob Blake ain’t all that great.
• Olli Jokinen – I’ve seen a couple of places that the Panthers are shopping Jokinen again. He could be a good fit, but only if Marleau goes the other way. Too many centers.
• Marian Hossa – The biggest name in this year’s UFA crop, and I think he’ll want to test the market regardless of what happens between now and July.

Not Gonna Happen:

• Mats Sundin – this guy would be a great addition, but he’s said repeatedly that he’s staying in Toronto. Even if he comes here, he’ll probably go back to the Leafs after the season. No thanks.
• Tomas Kaberle – same deal. He won’t waive his NTC.
• Peter Forsberg – First of all, the Sharks don’t want his fragile ass. Second, he’s only going to go where fans will throw rose petals under his feet when he walks. That makes Philly and Colorado about it. I just want to see if Philly will shoot themselves in the foot by trading young talent to clear cap room for Floppa.
• Ladislav Nagy – Please God Please God Please God Please God no.