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SJHN Daily: Viel Not Coming Back, How Bad Are Sharks’ 2024 Stanley Cup Odds?

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The San Jose Sharks will not bring back Jeffrey Viel.

The Athletic’s Corey Masisak reported this on Twitter yesterday. Ordinarily the 26-year-old winger would have become a restricted free agent, however he met the qualifications to become a Group VI UFA. Via PuckPedia, here are those parameters: “A player becomes a Group 6 UFA if they are 25, completed 3 or more professional seasons, has a contract expiring, and has played less than 80 NHL Games.”

San Jose Hockey Now can confirm the Athletic’s report.

Viel spent most of his 2022-23 season with the San Jose Barracuda, serving as alternate captain. He tallied 15 goals, 31 points, and 150 penalty minutes, and was an invaluable middle-six winger.

In 49 NHL contests over three seasons with the San Jose Sharks, Viel has three goals, five points, and 139 penalty minutes.

Many may remember Viel showing major guts and taking on Zdeno Chara in a scrap in 2021-22.

GOTTA SEE IT: Viel Fights Chara, Marleau Pays Tribute on Big Z’s Record-Breaking Night

The San Jose Barracuda signed Viel out of the QMJHL on Jun. 2018. After an impressive pro debut, the Sharks signed Viel to an NHL contract the next year.

It shouldn’t be hard for Viel to find work — he’s an impactful AHL forward and a strong locker room presence in any league.

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AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

Sheng Peng sheds light on rumors about Matvei Michov‘s character.

San Jose Sharks prospect Reese Laubach shares why he opted for Penn State.

Despite already having two rookie goalies signed, also expect the Sharks to bring back Eetu Makiniemi.

Brock Otten reveals why the San Jose Sharks allowed three former draft picks, such as Ben Gaudreau, to re-enter the NHL Draft.

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

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Fear the Fin wonders if the Sharks should extend Noah Gregor.

Re-live the best Erik Karlsson moments from this season:

AROUND THE NHL…

The New Jersey Devils sign-and-trade Damon Severson to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a pick.

In the Florida Panthers‘ first Stanley Cup Final win, Carter Verhaeghe and Matthew Tkachuk (again) come up clutch.

The Vegas Golden Knights will look to respond tomorrow, after losing in overtime.

Roberto Luongo and Kevin Bieksa shared a hilarious exchange during last night’s broadcast, throwing shade at Zdeno Chara:

Scouts share their top five Detroit Red Wings prospects.

The Athletic shares their top defensive prospects of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Who could be some trade options for the Colorado Avalanche?

Patrick Roy on wanting to coach again in the NHL.

The LA Kings re-sign Vladislav Gavrikov.

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