The San Jose Sharks signed forward Philipp Kurashev to a one-year, $1.2 million contract and defenseman John Klingberg as they look to strengthen their roster. Kurashev spent five seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, recording 130 points in 317 games, while Klingberg enters his 12th NHL season. With over $44 million in cap space, the Sharks aim to elevate their total cap hit to the floor of $70.6 million and are seeking to improve their team after finishing last in the NHL for two consecutive seasons.
Kurashev is coming to San Jose on a one-year, $1.2 million contract. He spent five seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and had 130 points in 317 games.
Klingberg, 32, is a right-shot defenseman entering his 12th NHL season. He had four points in 11 regular-season games with the Edmonton Oilers.
The Sharks entered the day with just over $44 million in cap space, needing to rise their total cap hit to the cap floor of $70.6 million.
The Sharks were not interested in signing players in their late 20s or early 30s to long-term contracts, aiming to add a competing goalie and strengthen their defense.
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