Gawanke, who is just 24 years old, has been a top producer among defensemen in the AHL for multiple seasons. Given his young age and promising talent, it's surprising that the Sharks would let go of such a promising prospect.
If Gawanke successfully clears waivers, it wouldn't be unexpected for him to secure another NHL contract before the trade deadline.
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8 FEVRIER | 168 ANSWERS BREAKING: Defenseman Placed On Waivers For The Purpose Of Contract Termination Do you think he will ever play in the NHL again? | ||
Yes | 68 | 40.5 % |
No | 100 | 59.5 % |
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