# Should San Jose Sharks TRADE For Defensive HELP From Jonas Brodin, Jordan Spence, or Adam Pelech?

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Podcast: [Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069)
Published: 2026-06-09T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks eye major blue line upgrades: will Adam Pelech, Jordan Spence, or Jonas Brodin transform their defense? JD Young breaks down why each defenseman—Pelech from the New York Islanders, Spence from the Ottawa Senators, and Brodin from the Minnesota Wild—could be the missing piece for the Sharks’ struggling back end. Injury concerns for Brodin and contract implications for Spence and Pelech fuel the debate, while the Sharks’ willingness to trade key assets like the 20th overall pick or a top forward prospect comes into focus. Key insights include a deep dive into advanced stats—highlighting shutdown ability, zone entries, and special teams roles—for each trade target. Cap space, team needs, and organizational direction for the Wild, Senators, and Islanders are weighed against San Jose’s urgent defensive shortcomings. Can one of these experienced defensemen help the Sharks turn the tide, or is the price tag too steep for a roster reset?

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