The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract. Kesselring, 26, was traded to San Jose from the Buffalo Sabres on June 17 in a move that included the teams swapping 2026 first-round draft picks.
Contract Details
The contract has an average annual value of $4.5 million. Kesselring had two assists in 34 games with the Sabres last season and appeared in one playoff game.
“I want to thank the Sharks and (general manager Mike) Grier and everybody involved,” Kesselring told the media. “I’m extremely confident that I’m going to get back to that level and exceed that level, and the extension shows that they believe in me.”
“Michael has a big frame with solid two-way ability,” Grier told reporters after the trade with Buffalo. “He is a responsible player in the defensive zone with a well-rounded offensive game and will be a good upgrade for us patrolling the blue line.”
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