San Jose Sharks Director of Player Development Todd Marchant stated today that second-overall pick Michael Misa will have every opportunity to make the team this year, per Sheng Peng of Sharks Hockey Now.By selecting Misa, the Sharks have arguably added the most offensively gifted player in this year’s draft. Playing for the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit last season, the speedy forward … [Read more...] about Sharks to Give Misa Every Opportunity
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Ryan Lindgren plans to bring his defensive-minded ways to Seattle Kraken
Ryan Lindgren might come from a family of goalies, but the newest addition to the Seattle Kraken blue line knew from an early age he didn’t have much of a future in net. … [Read more...] about Ryan Lindgren plans to bring his defensive-minded ways to Seattle Kraken
Nikolaj Ehlers chooses Carolina Hurricanes, taking NHL’s top free agent off market
Ehlers agreed to terms on a six-year, $51 million contract. He’ll count $8.5 million against the salary cap through 2031. … [Read more...] about Nikolaj Ehlers chooses Carolina Hurricanes, taking NHL’s top free agent off market
Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov, Claim Nick Leddy
The Sharks are signing free agent defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a two-year, $13MM contract, sources tell Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic. The team has also claimed defenseman Nick Leddy off waivers from the Blues, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. San Jose has been looking to make a big financial splash over the past few days, at least per season, per David Pagnotta of … [Read more...] about Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov, Claim Nick Leddy
Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to 2-Year Contract
The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Dmitry Orlov to a two-year, $13 million contract at an average annual value (AVV) of $6.5 million. Orlov is a veteran from Russia… … [Read more...] about Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to 2-Year Contract