Ferraro Looks Headed for UFA Waters Out of San Jose

Mario Ferraro’s future in San Jose is suddenly sounding a lot less secure, and that is never a quiet development for a defenseman with his track record. When a veteran blue-liner starts drifting toward UFA territory, it usually means the team is weighing dollars, years, and timeline all at once. The Sharks have bigger roster questions than one player, but this one tells you plenty about where the organization thinks it is headed.