Pro Hockey Rumors

The San Jose Sharks have signed another player from their excellent 2024 draft class as the organization announced they have signed forward Igor Chernyshov to his entry-level contract. It was reported only yesterday that Chernyshov had terminated his contract with Dynamo Moscow of the KHL and would be heading to North America for the 2024-25 season.  PuckPedia reports that the … [Read more...] about Sharks Sign Igor Chernyshov To Entry-Level Contract

Sharks RFA left winger Egor Afanasyev is returning to his native Russia. He’s signed a three-year deal with CSKA Moscow, per a press release from the Kontinental Hockey League. Afanasyev, 23, was drafted 45th overall by Nashville in 2019. He signed his entry-level contract later that summer, spending one season on loan to the Ontario Hockey League’s Windsor Spitfires and … [Read more...] about Sharks RFA Egor Afanasyev Signs Three-Year Deal With CSKA Moscow

Beat writer for the San Jose Sharks, Curtis Pashelka, reports that Sharks’ prospect Igor Chernyshov has terminated his contract with Dynamo Moscow and will head to North America for the 2024-25 NHL season. There has been no indication that San Jose is trying to sign Chernyshov to his entry-level contract. Chernyshov was a potential first-round talent in the 2024 NHL Draft that … [Read more...] about Igor Chernyshov Coming To North America This Season

Sharks prospect Carson Wetsch has been added to Canada’s roster for the upcoming World Junior Summer Showcase, Hockey Canada announced (Twitter link). The winger was a third-round pick last month, going 82nd overall after a quality sophomore year with WHL Calgary, one that saw Wetsch record 25 goals and 25 assists in 67 games before a stint with Canada at the World Under-18s. … [Read more...] about Carson Wetsch Added To Canada’s WJSS Roster

It has been a quieter year on the salary arbitration front across the NHL.  After 23 players filed last summer, just 14 did this time around.  As expected, most have settled so far with a few hearings still pending.  Here’s a rundown of who has settled and who still needs to sign. Contracts Settled D Jake Christiansen (Blue Jackets) – one year, $775K (two-way agreement) F … [Read more...] about 2024 Salary Arbitration Tracker