Overview
- The Boston Bruins traded the rights to college forward Andre Gasseau to the San Jose Sharks on June 18, 2026, sending Gasseau and the No. 120 fourth‑round pick in exchange for the No. 104 fourth‑round pick and the No. 157 fifth‑round pick.
- Gasseau had told Boston he would not sign an entry‑level deal and intended to become an unrestricted free agent, prompting the Bruins to seek a trade rather than lose him for nothing.
- The 6‑foot‑4 forward finished his Boston College career with roughly 43 goals and 109–111 points in four seasons and posted 6 goals and 23 points in 23 games this past year after a wrist injury ended his senior season early.
- Boston’s front office converted an unsigned, late‑round prospect into higher draft positioning and an extra pick to increase roster and prospect flexibility rather than retain a player who planned to test free agency.
- San Jose acquired Gasseau to add an NHL‑ready, physical center to its system and to gain a narrow window to negotiate a contract before he reaches free agency, though it remains unclear whether the Sharks will meet his contract demands.