 Sherven split the 1985-86 season between the Oilers and the Minnesota North Stars, as he scored a goal and four points in 18 games.In 49 AHL games split between the Springfield Indians and Nova Scotia Oilers, Sherven scored 17 goals and 41 points.The Whalers and Calgary Flames were involved in a trade on October 7th, as the Whalers acquired Yves Courteau from the Flames in exchange for Mark Paterson.