Despite the Stanley Cup Playoffs getting all the attention in the hockey world right now and the Sharks in their offseason, there are a few noteworthy headlines surrounding the Sharks that occurred within the past week that are worth discussing. Let's get into them:
- The Sharks announced that they have re-signed both pending UFAs Alexander Barabanov and Jaycob Megna to two-year contracts. Barabanov's contract carries an AAV of $2.5 million, while Megna's deal has an AAV of $762.5k. As for Barabanov, this was a deal that needed to get done since he was one of the Sharks' top forwards this past season, scoring 39 points in 70 games. On the other hand, Megna is an up-and-coming defenseman that showed flashes of brilliance this past season, recording eight points in 44 games. In addition, both of these new contracts are team-friendly, so they're a win-win for everyone involved.
- Matt Nieto was named the Sharks' finalist for the King Clancy Trophy, which is given every year to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice.
Lastly, Patrick Marleau is expected to make an announcement tomorrow regarding the future of his hockey career, so stay tuned for coverage on that announcement very soon.
Sources: Multiple sources via Twitter
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