The Sharks announced that they have signed prospect defenseman Luca Cagnoni to an entry-level contract.
Selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NHL Draft, Cagnoni tore up the Western Hockey League this past season for the Portland Winterhawks, finishing his 2023-24 regular season with 18 goals, 72 assists, and 90 points in 65 games. His 90 points and 72 assists led all WHL defensemen this past season, while his 18 goals were third amongst WHL defensemen. Cagnoni was named to the WHL's U.S. Division First All-Star Team for the 2023-24 campaign and became the first defenseman in the WHL since 1993-94 to record 90 points in a season. In addition, Cagnoni continued his point-per-game scoring pace through the WHL postseason, recording three goals and ten assists for 13 points in 13 postseason games, helping the Winterhawks end their season as league runner-up.
It was just a matter of time before Luca Cagnoni signed his ELC with the Sharks, and I am hoping and do believe that his torrid scoring pace and two-way play in the WHL will translate to the NHL. Not sure if he will begin or primarily spend next season with the Sharks or Barracuda, but if Luca Cagnoni keeps up his level of play from juniors in the NHL, he will give this Sharks team the extra boost that it desperately needs.
Source: Sharks + SAP Center App
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