Jody Shelley: San Jose Makes Trade As Fourth Line Begins to Take Shape

According to TSN reports, the San Jose Sharks have traded veteran tough guy Jody Shelley to the New York Rangers in exchange for a sixth round draft choice. The pick could become a fifth rounder if the Rangers resign Shelley, who will be a unrestricted free agent after the season.

What does this mean for team teal? Well, with Shelley's 725K contract coming off the books, a bit of extra cap room will be an added bonus. More importantly, this shows a willingness on the part of GM Doug Wilson to get younger.

At 34-years-old, Shelley wasn't able to keep up with faster and leaner opponents, and his limited ice time would force other lines to pickup the slack.