The San Jose Sharks' community experienced a poignant moment as news of Tomas Hertl's trade broke out, leaving Sharks Ice eerily quiet, as reported by Sheng_Peng. The trade, which was not entirely unexpected according to DannyWebster21, has led Hertl to wear No. 48 for his new team in Las Vegas. Hertl expressed both the difficulty of leaving San Jose and his excitement for the new chapter with the Vegas team, sentiments echoed by the GoldenKnights and JesseGranger_. His departure was felt deeply by teammates and fans alike, as reflected in the sentiments shared by Sharks players Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard Vlasic, who reminisced about their time with Hertl.
"It, for sure, was tough to leave San Jose, but I couldn't say no." Tomas Hertl explains why he chose to leave #SJSharks for #VegasBorn: https://t.co/JIpkwX229M
Tomas Hertl is excited to be in Las Vegas https://t.co/19jBzV6via
We already love this guy! 😊 Before he made the drive from San Jose to Las Vegas, Tomas Hertl talked with @ashalivise via Zoom to discuss his new journey! 😁 https://t.co/RbQ71ZHTqm
Not a shock, but officially, Tomas Hertl will wear No. 48 in Vegas.
"Sharks Ice was empty again, appropriate for a day when the heart of the Sharks was ripped out." Describing a surreal day at Sharks Ice, as players & media found out about the Tomas Hertl trade at the same time. Also, Couture & Vlasic remember Tommy: https://t.co/3UYT9nUxQJ