# URGENCY: Should San Jose Sharks CONSIDER Massive Auston Matthews Trade — Is Now the RIGHT Time?

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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: 2026-05-21T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks weigh a blockbuster move for Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews. Would adding a generational scorer accelerate the Sharks' rebuild, or derail it with steep trade demands and lofty expectations? JD Young breaks down Matthews' elite history—highlighting his Rocket Richard wins, recent injury setbacks, and the staggering implications of his $13.25M cap hit. Key discussion points include whether sending prized prospect Michael Misa to Toronto is too high a price, Morgan Rielly’s declining defensive upside despite strong offense, and how Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s manageable contract could make him a smart add to bolster San Jose’s blue line. With the Maple Leafs in flux amid a coaching search and postseason struggles, can the Sharks capitalize on Toronto’s need for change without jeopardizing their own future?

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