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SJHN Daily: Hedican Joining Ducks Organization, Hagens Impressing at Summer Showcase
Bret Hedican is getting back on the ice.
Hedican, part of the San Jose Sharks broadcast team since 2009, is joining the San Diego Gulls in a player development role.
The 17-year NHL veteran defenseman, who played 1,039 regular season games and won the Stanley Cup in 2006 with the Carolina Hurricanes, told the Hockey News, “It does feel great to get back on the ice with the players.”
Hedican also thanked San Jose Sharks fans in the THN interview.
AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…
Another episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! Jack Han joins Keegan and Sheng to talk about prospects Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith’s upcoming rookie season. Plus, Han gives out high praise to the Sharks’ recent free agent signings.
Jack Han Talks Toffoli’s Subtle Skills, How Celebrini & Smith Will Transition to NHL
How can Thomas Bordeleau elevate his game next season?
Per Sharks Sports and Entertainment president Jonathan Becher, the Sharks have no plans to leave the Bay Area, even if SAP Center negotiations break down.
The Sharks tried bringing Joe Pavelski back to San Jose.
Ray Bourque gave the coaching career of Ryan Warsofsky a big assist.
OTHER SHARKS NEWS…
11th-overall pick Sam Dickinson joins Canada’s World Junior Summer Showcase roster.
The complete Rookie Faceoff schedule is out, we knew the dates, now we know the times.
Could former starter Martin Jones reunite with the Sharks as a no. 3 option?
Kasper Halttunen chats with Locked On Sharks.
Which former Sharks does The Athletic think would make the Hall of Fame?
We got you @HenryThrun 💪 pic.twitter.com/WicjgctW8o
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 25, 2024
AROUND THE NHL…
The Edmonton Oilers hire Stan Bowman as their general manager.
Who replaces Jeff Skinner on the Buffalo Sabres‘ power play?
Projected 2025 first-overall pick James Hagens is impressing at the World Junior Summer Showcase.
Kyle Okposo shares how life-changing a Stanley Cup win feels.
Top Philadelphia Flyers goalie prospect Alexei Kolosov reportedly felt “isolated” during his AHL stint.
Brock Faber signs a massive extension.
Patrik Laine exits the NHL/NHLPA’s player assistance program.
Brayden Yager signs his entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Martin Necas re-signs with the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Colorado Avalanche hire two former Penguins executives.
Best of luck to #Isles super fan Katie Ledecky and @TeamUSA at the Olympics! 🏊 pic.twitter.com/sUbznXeWu1
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 26, 2024
How much did the Chicago Blackhawks improve their forward core?
Kent Johnson signs a three-year extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
