Luca Cagnoni, a standout defenseman from the Portland Winterhawks, made his NHL debut with the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. Cagnoni is the 136th Winterhawk to reach the NHL, further solidifying the team's legacy in the Western Hockey League. The 20-year-old defenseman produced impressive stats during his time with the Winterhawks and their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. He was recognized multiple times for his performance, demonstrating significant growth from his unselected status in the WHL Prospects Draft to a prominent player in the league.
The Burnaby, British Columbia native played a game-high 23:15 and registered a shot on goal while playing against former Winterhawks teammate Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes.
Selected by the Sharks in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft, Cagnoni became the first defenseman from his draft class to appear in an NHL game.
Cagnoni produced 44 goals and 149 assists for 193 points in 205 career regular-season games for Portland, adding another 23 points in 33 post-season contests.
Originally not selected in the WHL Prospects Draft, the Winterhawks added the talented defenseman to their protected list, showcasing his significant development over the years.
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