Alexander Barabanov has become a high-quality NHL player since his trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the San Jose Sharks. Should Mike Grier and the Sharks look to trade or re-sign the pending UFA? Start by examining what Barabanov brings to the Sharks, including his ability to create quality chances and transition the puck into the offensive zone. Next, look at comparable recent contracts, including Andreas Athanasiou of the Chicago Blackhawks, Ivan Barbashev from the Vegas Golden Knights, and Michael Bunting with the Carolina Hurricanes. With those in mind, what would a potential Barabanov contract look like, and why the Kevin Labanc contract could be a potential template. Then, analyze some recent trades and what the St. Louis Blues got for Barabashev, and the Nashville Predators received from the Winnipeg Jets for Nino Niederreiter. Finally, what Mike Grier should do with Barabanov this season.

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