Category: Signing

So, last summer, the Sharks did not pursue any key free agents, and did not pursue any significant trades.  As a consequence, they fell behind the other teams that moved forward, and actually fell back another step in part due to some chronic injuries and poor showing in the month of February.  As a consequence, the Sharks playoff streak was snapped, to the great consternation and disappointment of fans.

This year, the Sharks made a move after the draft to shore up their goal tending, and signed a handful of recognizable UFAs in the opening days of free agency.

That fills in most of the holes for the NHL roster, but there are still some openings that younger kids could fill.  For the rest of the summer, many of the signings may be positioned to be for the Barracuda.  It may also be that some of the try out players at this upcoming week’s development camp may allow the Sharks to fill some of those positions (or take notes for future moves).  7 of the 9 drafted players at last week’s draft will be participating in the development camp

On to the news:

To reiterate, the Sharks acquired Martin Jones on 6/30, and signed him to a three year extension (in advance of free agency opening, but it was not announced until 7/2).

• NHL: Jones Ready For Bigger Role After Trade to Sharks

On the opening day of free agency, the Sharks addressed their blueline, signing Paul Martin to a four year deal.

• SJSharks
  • Sharks Sign Defenseman Paul Martin
  • GM Wilson conference call
  • Martin conference call
  • DeBoer conference call
• NHL.com looks at signing of Paul Martin (vid)
• NHL.com Sharks Fill Two Important Needs with Martin, Jones
• SJ Merc: Sharks sign defenseman Paul Martin
• SJ Merc – WTC: Defenseman Paul Martin, Sharks reach agreement on four-year deal
• SJ Merc – WTC: Wilson: Endorsement of Pavelski, DeBoer played a role in Martin signing
• CSN Sharks: Sharks sign Martin to four-year deal
• CSN Sharks: Versatile Martin brings experience, leadership to Sharks’ D
• Gackle Report: Paul Martin Signing Signals End Of Sharks’ Transition
• AP
• Puck Daddy: Sharks land Paul Martin for four years, Larry Robinson reunion
• ESPN: Rumblings: Sharks get their man on D in Paul Martin

Longtime Sharks Front Office Executive Wayne Thomas Retires
Sharks announce Bob Boughner and Johan Hedberg as assistant coaches to Peter DeBoer

• SJSharks announcement of Thomas retirement
• SJSharks announcement of Boughner, Hedberg
• SJ Merc – WTC: Wayne Thomas retires, Boughner, Hedberg named to DeBoer’s staff, Corey Schwab not returning to team
• SJ Merc – WTC: Boughner, Hedberg added to DeBoer’s staff; Boughner to remain president/part owner of Windsor Spitfires
• CSN Sharks: Thomas retires from Sharks after 45 years in hockey
• CSN Sharks: Boughner, Hedberg join Sharks coaching staff
• AP: Thomas retirement
• AP: Sharks hire 2 assistants for DeBoers staff

Sharks re-sign forward Bryan Lerg to one year deal 6/30, announced 7/2
Sharks sign former Shark forward John McCarthy to one year deal
Sharks re-Sign Forward Micheal Haley to one year deal

• SJSharks announcement of Lerg
• SJSharks announcement of McCarthy
• SJSharks announcement of Haley
• SJ Merc – WTC: Sharks sign Haley, McCarthy, Cundari and Lerg to one-year deals; McNally to two-year pact
• AP: Sharks sign McNally, McCarthy, Lerg, Haley to contracts

Sharks Sign Defenseman Patrick McNally. Acquired at draft for pick; collegiate graduate.  ELS deal; two years.

• SJSharks announcement
• Harvard: McNally signs with San Jose
• WCH: Harvard’s Patrick McNally Signs with San Jose Sharks

Sharks Sign UFA Defenseman Mark Cundari

• SJSharks announcement

Sharks Sign UFA Forward Joel Ward

• SJSharks announcement
• NHL.com: Joel Ward signs three-year contract with Sharks
• SJ Merc: Sharks add depth with forward Joel Ward
• CSN Sharks: Sharks sign veteran right wing Joel Ward
• CSN Sharks: Newly signed Joel Ward sees fit with DeBoer, Sharks
• Gackle Report: With Ward, Sharks Add Grit To Roster, Character To Locker Room
• Puck Daddy: Joel Ward going to San Jose as ‘identity player’ on three-year, $9.825 million deal
• AP: Sharks sign veteran forward Joel Ward to 3-year deal
• NBC: Sharks sign Joel Ward to three-year deal
• CBS: Sharks sign Joel Ward to three-year contract

Sharks 2015 Development Camp Roster Announced

• SJSharks announcement
• SJ Merc – WTC: Sharks announce development camp roster

No news out of the Sharks on 7/4 (a US Federal Holiday) and 7/5 (GM Wilson’s birthday).  Monday 7/6 begins the Sharks development camp.

General news

CSN Sharks

• Sharks seeking top defenseman as NHL free agency opens
• Barracuda roster taking shape as Sharks sign five

ESPN: Sharks look like contenders again