Sharks News & Notes (1/27/21)

 Here are some San Jose Sharks headlines that were released today that are worth discussing: 

• The Sharks acquired Christian Jaros in a three-team trade involving the Ottawa Senators and Anaheim Ducks. In this deal, Jack Kopacka and a 2022 seventh round pick from the Sharks are headed to the Senators, while Trevor Carrick is headed to the Ducks. 
  

 This move was made to strengthen the Sharks' defensive depth after they were bounced by the Avalanche last night. According to Sharks GM Doug Wilson, Jaros "is a big right-shot defenseman who plays a physical game." 

The 24-year old defenseman played in 13 NHL games with the Senators last season, tallying three assists and six penalty minutes. He also recorded 15 points in 34 AHL games and had a +20 rating with the Belleville Senators last season.

• The Sharks have officially received the green light from Santa Clara County to play the remainder of their home games at SAP Center this season starting February 13 vs. the Ducks. However, no fans will be allowed to attend the remaining 28 home games at the Tank this season. In regards to the Sharks' home-opening series against the Golden Knights in early February, a limited number of tickets will be available for those games in Arizona. Overall, this is great for the team, but hopefully the pandemic improves well enough in the next few months so that at least some fans can attend games at SAP Center this season.
  

• Jake Middleton has been placed on waivers by San Jose. Team Teal has had many defensive woes so far this season, with Middleton being responsible for a good chunk of them. He isn't absolutely terrible, but he happened to be the odd man out when the Sharks were making lineup changes going forward. This move also came as the Sharks landed Christian Jaros in a three-team trade with the Senators and Ducks, as discussed in the first headline. 

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Sources: NBC Sports Bay Area/California, Bay Area News Group