{"id":416711,"date":"2026-01-19T22:22:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/416711\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T22:22:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:22:30","slug":"the-maple-leafs-miss-out-as-kiefer-sherwood-gets-dealt-to-san-jose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/416711\/","title":{"rendered":"The Maple Leafs miss out as Kiefer Sherwood gets dealt to San Jose"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Vancouver Canucks have traded forward Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks on Monday as the trade situation around the NHL starts to heat up.<\/p>\n

On Monday afternoon the Vancouver Canucks and GM Patrik Allvin announced the team had traded sought after forward Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks for a package that includes Cole Clayton as well as two second-round draft picks:<\/p>\n

The draft picks are for both 2026 and 2027 meanwhile Clayton is an interesting defensive prospect who could be a great addition to Vancouver’s rebuild going forward.<\/p>\n

Sherwood, 30, has 23 points in 44 games (17 goals, 6 assists) while adding 210 hits and 22 PIM in 17:32 TOI.<\/p>\n

However, things aren’t exactly bad news for the Maple Leafs. Looking at the package to acquire Sherwood it’s at least a little more palatable that they might not need to include a first-round pick.<\/p>\n

Why Kiefer Sherwood’s trade is good news for Toronto<\/p>\n

If they can get away with a mixture of mid-tier and above average picks, along with a prospect then it’s very likely they can get something good.<\/p>\n

Take Dougie Hamilton for instance. Sure he’s not a forward but Toronto needs defensive help and a package of their 2026 third-rounder and 2027 second-rounder along with someone like William Villeneuve or Ben Danford — that might be enough.<\/p>\n

Rasmus Andersson’s deal came without term and 50% retention. Hamilton’s has term and Toronto could likely convince GM Tom Fitzgerald to take on 25% of the defender’s salary.<\/p>\n

It’s a bit of a wonkier situation for Brad Treliving but if prices keep dropping, then he’s going to have a much better chance at landing the big fish he’s been searching for.<\/p>\n

For now, Sherwood gets a chance to play on a winning team in the same division, filled with a lot of potential and being in sunny California is just an added bonus.<\/p>\n

And the Maple Leafs miss out, but things don’t seem completely hopeless after all.<\/p>\n

Previously on Hockey Patrol<\/p>\n

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The Maple Leafs miss out as Kiefer Sherwood gets dealt to San Jose<\/p>\n

Do you think the Maple Leafs will end up with any of their preferred trade targets?<\/p>\n

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