(San Jose) The San Jose Sharks signed forward Alexander Barabanov to a two-year contract on Monday.
Posted at 5:48 p.m.
The 27-year-old Russian would pocket five million over two years.
Barabanov has 10 goals and 39 points this season, in 70 games.
The previous season, he played with Toronto and San Jose after seven years in the KHL with his hometown of St. Petersburg.
At that time he made a good impression with the Sharks, registering three goals and seven points in his first nine games with them.
This season, Barabanov notably tallied two goals and 10 points in 11 games in March.
“Alexander did very well in his first full season in the NHL,” said Joe Will, Sharks interim general manager. He’s been consistent as a pointer and a playmaker. He works hard and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. »