San Jose Sharks: Analysis of the team's 2018-19 defensemen and goalies

San Jose Sharks: Analysis of the team’s 2018-19 defensemen and goalies

By Andrew Bet | May 30, 2019

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones #31 celebrates with teammates after an overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 23, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – MAY 17: Joakim Ryan #47 of the San Jose Sharks clears the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the second period in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 17, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Joakim Ryan

Last season, Joakim Ryan was the solution after becoming Burns’ defense partner and he appeared to be a very steady defenseman. Ryan never seemed to carry over the success immediately getting removed from the lineup after Simek made a solid debut.

In 44 games, Ryan posted seven points and never got involved in the contests. He will likely not return next season but can play at the NHL level and should easily find a new home.

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Tim Heed

An offensive-minded defender, Tim Heed is likely to dress as the seventh defensemen for the Sharks at the start of next season. In 37 games, Heed put up 13 points and made the most of his opportunities when inserted into the lineup. He can serve on the second pairing for the Sharks power play unit given his offensive aptitude.

Like Braun, he can be a potential trade piece as NHL teams covet puck-moving defensemen and Heed could get the team some return package.

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