Noah Dobson Trade Rumors Spark Interest for San Jose Sharks
Noah Dobson of the New York Islanders is rumored to be available for trade, with interest from the San Jose Sharks. He is a talented young defenseman currently on injured reserve.
Noah Dobson, the New York Islanders’ No. 1 defenseman, is rumored to be on the NHL trade block, and the San Jose Sharks should actively pursue him.
This season, Dobson has recorded 24 points with 6 goals and 18 assists over 46 games. In the previous season, he hit a career-high of 70 points, scoring 10 goals and contributing 60 assists in 79 games.
At 25 years old, Dobson will become a restricted free agent this summer, carrying arbitration rights. Recent reports indicate that he is available for trade.
Recently, Dobson has switched agents, as reported by THN's New York Islanders team site editor Stefen Rosner. While it may appear insignificant, agent changes often signal a player's dissatisfaction regarding trade or contract negotiations.
Industry insiders such as Jeff Marek consider this switch significant.
The Athletic reports that while the San Jose Sharks have the best prospect pool in the NHL, they lack top-tier defensemen. Notable prospects include Sam Dickinson, though after him, the potential for elite talent diminishes.
Shakir Mukhamadullin and Luca Cagnoni may emerge as solid NHL players, but the opportunity to acquire a 25-year-old right-shot defenseman with proven scoring ability via trade is rare.
Last week, after trading Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci to the Dallas Stars, GM Mike Grier secured a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Previously, when Grier had two first-round picks, he traded one to the Nashville Predators to acquire Yaroslav Askarov, regarded as the future No. 1 goalie for the Sharks.
Dobson is now represented by Judd Muldaver and Olivier Fortier of Wasserman Hockey, with Fortier as the lead agent. Muldaver represents stars like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, while Fortier has clients such as Alexis Lafreniere and Anthony Mantha.
Currently, Dobson is on long-term injured reserve due to a lower-body injury but is expected to return during the second week of the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
