Why trade Nieto, Megna weeks before deadline? Sharks’ Reimer, Quinn offer explanations

Emotions were mixed Monday for the San Jose Sharks as they resumed practice in Tampa, Florida after an eight-day break.

The Sharks seemed to be in a positive frame of mind after they got a chance to recharge over the last week. But on Sunday they also saw another popular veteran teammate get traded to a playoff contender, with defenseman Jaycob Megna being sent to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional 2023 fourth-round draft pick.

“It’s tough to see him go and obviously as a group...