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Questions loom for Sharks' Mike Grier as NHL trade deadline nearsSan Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier has several notable pending UFAs as NHL trade deadline looms
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Matt Grzelcyk - Lends helper in lossGrzelcyk notched an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
ImpactGrzelcyk continues to chip in on offense with four helpers over his last six games. He also has eight shots on net and three blocked shots in that span. The 31-year-old has held down a top-four role for much of the season, and he's matched his career high with 26 points through just 52 contests. Grzelcyk has added 63 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating, and he has a career-best 10 power-play points.
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Bryan Rust - Assists on lone goal in lossRust registered an assist, six shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
ImpactRust missed one game due to a lower-body injury, but he was able to make a quick return to action. He set up Sidney Crosby's goal early in the third period of this contest. Rust is up to 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) with 118 shots on net and a minus-22 rating over 44 outings this season, primarily in a top-line role.
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Tyler Toffoli - Adds helper on game-winnerToffoli produced an assist and four shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Penguins.
ImpactToffoli earned his first point in three games since he returned from missing three contests due to a lower-body injury. He has resumed his role on the second line since his return, though the Sharks' inconsistent offense could make it tough for him to stay productive. For the season, Toffoli is at 17 goals, 14 helpers, 140 shots on net and a minus-17 rating over 50 appearances.
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Macklin Celebrini - Lights lamp with game-winnerCelebrini scored a goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Penguins.
ImpactCelebrini came through when the Sharks needed him the most, and the 18-year-old center scored the game-winning goal only 3:41 into the third period. This was his third goal over his last four appearances, and the talented prospect is up to nine points (four goals, five assists) in 13 appearances since the beginning of the month.
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Mikael Granlund - Nets goal MondayGranlund scored a goal and took three shots in Monday's 2-1 win over the Penguins.
ImpactGranlund extended his productive stretch Monday with a goal midway through the second period, and the 32-year-old playmaker has cracked the scoresheet in four of his last five appearances. Granlund has been a productive player for a struggling Sharks team and has racked up 10 points in 13 games in January, tallying four goals and six assists.
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