As the NHL free agency period heats up, the San Jose Sharks' surprise loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs has left them on the outside looking in when it comes to coveted defenseman Morgan Rielly. With Rielly off the board, the Sharks are likely to pivot and explore other options to bolster their blue line. Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks are reportedly in the market for a defensive boost, and a potential fit with Rielly's former teammate might be exactly what they need to turn their season around. As the Ducks look to shake off a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, could a deal for a veteran defenseman like Rielly be just the thing to get them back on track?

Now that the San Jose Sharks are out of the running for Morgan Rielly, is there a fit with the Anaheim Ducks who need some help on the blue line?