2013 NHL Trade Rumors: Dan Boyle

Dan Boyle of the San Jose Sharks is on the trade market for the 2013 NHL season. Big names are in play for teams. The Sharks are willing to consider just about anything because they are without a win in seven games.

According to TSN, "San Jose is willing to part with a defenceman – Dan Boyle's name, believe it or not, has been thrown out there – but they would need to get a forward in return and preferably someone who could fit in their top nine."

Is Boyle worth a trade at this point in his career? He has one more year at a $6.67 million cap hit and he is 36 years old. He accumulated 48, 50 and 58 points over the last 3 seasons and knows how to run a power play.

The Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, and Detroit Red Wings are the frontrunners in the Dan Boyle sweepstakes.