The Sharks have lost defenseman Vincent Iorio to the waiver wire after the New York Rangers claimed him the other day. The 23-year-old defender was picked up by the Sharks on waivers earlier in the season from the Washington Capitals.
Iorio was waived to make room on the roster for Shakir Mukhamadullin’s return from IR. The Sharks, for most of the year, were able to carry 9 defenseman, thanks in large part to various injuries keeping the roster compliant. With the team getting healthier and the forward depth increasing, the Sharks were forced to make a difficult decision.