{"id":524789,"date":"2026-03-27T00:52:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/524789\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T00:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:52:23","slug":"san-jose-sharks-trade-rumors-will-dougie-hamilton-waive-his-ntc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/524789\/","title":{"rendered":"San Jose Sharks Trade Rumors: Will Dougie Hamilton Waive His NTC?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Pensive<\/a>Future in Teal? A concept render of New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton in a San Jose Sharks uniform. With the Sharks aggressively looking to upgrade their blue line this offseason, could a blockbuster trade become reality?<\/p>\n

It was the blockbuster that never happened. Last offseason, San Jose Sharks General Manager Mike Grier swung for the fences, reportedly orchestrating a massive trade with the New Jersey Devils<\/a> to bring elite defenseman Dougie Hamilton<\/a> to the Bay Area. The deal was close to the finish line, but Hamilton wielded his No-Trade Clause (NTC) and swiftly shut it down.<\/p>\n

Fast forward to today, and the narrative has completely flipped. The Sharks are no longer a rebuilding afterthought; they are a team aggressively knocking on the door of the postseason. With San Jose on the absolute cusp of becoming a legitimate playoff team, the most pressing question heading into this summer is clear: Could Dougie Hamilton finally waive his NTC for a trade to the San Jose Sharks? If the Devils decide to re-tool their roster, Grier\u2019s relentless pursuit of a true number-one blueliner could bring him right back to Hamilton\u2019s doorstep. Let\u2019s break down why this rumor is heating up again and what it means for the Sharks\u2019 offseason strategy.<\/p>\n

Why a Dougie Hamilton Trade Makes Sense for the San Jose Sharks<\/p>\n

As Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now recently observed, the Sharks have a clear, undeniable mandate for the upcoming offseason: they must significantly overhaul their defense corps. We saw exactly why during the most critical stretch of the regular season.<\/p>\n

On March 14, San Jose proudly held a coveted wild-card berth. But a devastating five-game losing streak exposed their defensive frailties, sending them tumbling seven points behind the surging Nashville Predators<\/a>, who capitalized with a five-game win streak of their own. The blue line proved incredibly costly down the stretch.<\/p>\n

Looking at their current roster construction from an insider\u2019s perspective, the writing is on the wall. Veteran defensemen Nick Leddy<\/a> and John Klingberg<\/a> simply aren\u2019t likely to be brought back. The front office will undoubtedly look to re-sign Mario Ferraro if he\u2019s willing to commit to the Bay Area. Meanwhile, the towering Vincent Desharnais might be retained, his punishing, physical style is highly appreciated by the Sharks\u2019 goaltending tandem of Yaroslav Askarov<\/a> and Alex Nedeljkovic<\/a>, who desperately need that crease-clearing presence in front of them.<\/p>\n

The Ultimate Fix: Mike Grier\u2019s Push for a Top-Tier Blueliner<\/p>\n

But shedding aging veterans and keeping physical depth pieces doesn\u2019t give you a true number-one defenseman. That brings us back to Dougie Hamilton. When Grier attempted to acquire the New Jersey Devils\u2019 defenseman last summer, it gave the hockey world a massive clue about his blueprint. He wants a high-end, puck-moving blueliner who can confidently quarterback a power play and log heavy top-pairing minutes.<\/p>\n

Hamilton\u2019s initial refusal to waive his NTC made sense for a veteran wanting to win immediately. But the landscape has shifted. The Sharks have proven they are ready to take the next step. If Grier can sell Hamilton on this emerging core, we might finally see this elusive blockbuster become reality.<\/p>\n

\"Dougie<\/p>\n

Type
\n GP
\n G
\n A
\n P
\n +\/-<\/p>\n

Regular Season
\n 900
\n 161
\n 372
\n 533
\n 70<\/p>\n

Playoffs
\n 71
\n 9
\n 22
\n 31
\n -8<\/p>\n

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