The Sharks announced yesterday that they signed pending RFA forwards Rudolfs Balcers and Joachim Blichfeld to new deals.
Rudolfs Balcers' new contract is worth two years and a $1.55 million AAV. Balcers will earn $1.25 million in his first year of his new deal, while he will earn $1.85 million in the second year of the deal. The 24-year old Latvian forward recorded eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in 41 games last season along with 16 penalty minutes. Balcers recorded his first three-point game on April 2 against the Kings, made his Sharks debut on February 6 against the Ducks, and scored his first goal as a Shark on February 20 against the Blues. He also set career highs in many areas this past season.
As for Joachim Blichfeld, his new contract is one year, with terms undisclosed. He recorded one goal and 12 penalty minutes in five NHL games last season while spending most of last season with the Barracuda in the AHL. Blichfeld led the Cuda in points, co-led in goals, and tied for fifth in assists last season.
Sources: Sharks + SAP Center App, NHL Discussion via Instagram
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