Alexander Barabanov keeps adding to his value, so can the Sharks afford to keep him?

Sharks coach Bob Boughner on Alexander Barabanov: “He’s steadily improved his game.”

Alexander Barabanov is turning himself into one of the Sharks’ most valuable forwards, as his chemistry with Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier this season has been undeniable.Barabanov assisted on Timo Meier’s second-period goal, his seventh point in the last seven games, and had three shots on net in 17:46 of ice time Thursday in the Sharks’ 4-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

“All guys bring something to the ice and I think that’s what helps us be successful,” Meier said. “But I think we’ve got to do a better job. I thought night and tonight we could have done some things better. “He’s steadily improved his game,” Sharks coach Bob Boughner said of Barabanov. “He’s one of our best offensive players and I think for a guy that’s not that big in stature, he plays a hard game. He puts his nose in the hard areas and he’s not afraid to battle for pucks and do the little things that need to happen out there.”

San Jose Sharks left wing Alexander Barabanov clears the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.

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