San Jose Sharks’ rebuild turns a corner after several painful years

LAS VEGAS —  Scott Fitzgerald and Chris Morehouse were hired nearly two years ago as part of the San Jose Sharks’ front office overhaul and as the leaders of the team’s scouting department, were given a clear mandate by new general manager Mike Grier.

“Let’s get some size in here, let’s get multiple picks, and let’s try to restock the cupboard,” Fitzgerald said Saturday of Grier’s message. “After two years, I think I’m biased, but I think we’ve done a good job here.”

It’s been five long...