Mike Grier's Trouba Gamble: When Smart GMs Swing and Miss

Mike Grier has built a reputation as one of the sharper minds in the front office, but his pursuit of Jacob Trouba just handed critics the ammunition they've been waiting for. The Sharks' commitment to the defenseman comes with a price tag that has industry insiders questioning whether Grier overextended himself in a market where depth on the blue line shouldn't cost this much.