Kevin Labanc, an oft-scratched winger for the San Jose Sharks, has been a topic of discussion regarding his future with the team. Labanc, who has not been a regular in the Sharks' lineup this season, expressed understanding of the business side of hockey and the possibility of seeking a fresh start with another team through a trade. He acknowledged the reality of not being able to stay with one team for an entire career, contrasting his situation with teammates such as Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Logan Couture, and Tomas Hertl. Labanc and his agent are actively working with the Sharks to find him a new opportunity in the NHL. This development comes as Labanc has been a healthy scratch, with only Granlund and Ferraro returning from injuries for the Sharks.
What's next for Kevin Labanc? Where & how can Labanc find a "fresh start"? And what team was interested in him last summer? Read here: https://t.co/DPATzgGSHz
The Sharks and Kevin Labanc are working to find him a new team. 🤝 https://t.co/7tD4UQziRf https://t.co/9j332o3kRz
Kevin Labanc's agent working with #SJSharks to find a new team for oft-scratched winger https://t.co/LzvkQbd8lL
"Not everyone can be Marc-Edouard Vlasic or Logan Couture or Tomas Hertl." Kevin Labanc seems to see the writing on the wall for his #SJSharks career (H/T @ColbyDGuy): https://t.co/LY1APrhLvo
Exclusive report: Kevin Labanc and his agent are working with the #SJSharks to find him a fresh opportunity in the NHL. Read this exclusive report on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/hve8zInIvi https://t.co/hve8zInIvi
Granlund and Ferraro are the only two injured players returning for the #SJSharks Kevin Labanc is a healthy scratch, and Okhotiuk
Labanc, on handling trade rumors better now: "[If] it's not working here, maybe go somewhere else & get a fresh start...Maybe when you were younger, you thought you'd be with the same team for your career...Not everyone can be Marc-Edouard Vlasic or Logan Couture or Tomas Hertl."
Kevin Labanc hasn't been a staple in the #SJSharks lineup this season. Speaking with him today, he said he understands the business side of hockey more and that a fresh start via trade is on the table. Read on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/GmmbKGurc7 https://t.co/GmmbKGurc7