Sharks RFA winger Daniil Gushchin told Sport24’s Dmitry Yerkalov that he hasn’t decided yet if he’ll re-sign with San Jose or play in Russia next season. The 23-year-old was quite productive in the minors with the Barracuda, tallying 28 goals and 23 assists in 56 games but that performance didn’t give him much of an opportunity with the Sharks as he played in just a dozen games … [Read more...] about Gushchin Unsure Of Where He’ll Play Next Season, Skinner Gets Trade Protection
Grier: Sharks Likely Finished With Offseason Movement
The Sharks have been busy in recent days, adding Ryan Reaves and Jeff Skinner up front. Those moves came after the back end was shaken up last week with the additions of John Klingberg, Dmitry Orlov, and Nick Leddy while other depth moves were made this summer as well. Speaking to reporters today including Curtis Pashelka of The Mercury News (Twitter link), GM Mike Grier … [Read more...] about Grier: Sharks Likely Finished With Offseason Movement
Jeff Skinner Signs With Sharks
Free agent winger Jeff Skinner has signed a one-year deal worth $3MM with the Sharks, according to a team press release. He was one of the few of our top 50 unrestricted free agents who remained unsigned heading into the second week of the new league year. Skinner, 33, has averaged 0.65 points per game for his career and is a skilled shooter, finishing at an 11.2% clip in 1,078 … [Read more...] about Jeff Skinner Signs With Sharks
Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Henry Thrun
In a late-night one-for-one swap, the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks for forward Ryan Reaves. Both teams have confirmed the trade. The trade is a good bit of business for both teams. The Sharks were in a position to thin out their defensive core after adding Dmitry Orlov and Nick Leddy last week, and raise their salary cap … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Henry Thrun
Sharks Sign Jakub Skarek To One-Year Contract
The Sharks have signed goaltender Jakub Skarek to a one-year contract, the team announced today in a press release. It’s unclear if it’s a one-way or a two-way deal, but it’s a league-minimum contract either way. Skarek, 25, has been playing professionally for a decade, dating back to his time in the second tier of Czech hockey, years before the Islanders selected him in the … [Read more...] about Sharks Sign Jakub Skarek To One-Year Contract