The San Jose Sharks signed Jakub Skarek to a one-year deal worth $775,000 to provide additional depth in net. Skarek, 25, has experience with the New York Islanders' AHL affiliate, holding a record of 49-84-16 with a .890 save percentage in 161 games. He played two NHL games last season. Sharks general manager Mike Grier praised Skarek's professional experience and athleticism. Skarek is expected to start the season with the Barracuda and serve as insurance for goalies Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic.
Jakub Skarek, 25, has played most of his North American professional career with the New York Islanders' AHL affiliate in Bridgeport, where he owned a 49-84-16 record and a .890 save percentage in 161 games.
Skarek, who is 6-foot-3, figures to start the season with the Sharks' AHL affiliate, the Barracuda, likely tandeming with Gabriel Carriere.
Sharks general manager Mike Grier stated, 'Jakub has a plethora of professional experience in net at just 25 years old. He is a big, athletic goaltender with a lot of compete in his game.'
The Sharks are projected to start the season with goalies Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic, with Skarek as an insurance policy in case of injuries.
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