SJHN Daily: Tkachuk Chirps Kane About Bankruptcy, Sharks Sign Mitchell Russell

The San Jose Sharks have added another prospect to the fold.

Mitchell Russell, 21, has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Sharks.

From The Bay to The Bay ✍️

Battalion forward @MitchRussell_ has signed a three-year @NHL entry-level contract with the @SanJoseSharks! #WeBleedGreen | #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/N3gUZsvVKZ

— North Bay Battalion (@OHLBattalion) May 19, 2022

The over-age OHL forward is enjoying an outstanding season with the North Bay Battalion, scoring 41 goals and 47 assists in 64 games. Russell finished 10^th in the league with 88 points.

Sharks prospect Brandon Coe’s teammate, Russell currently leads the OHL playoffs with 11 goals and is second with 22 points. The Battalion begin the OHL Eastern Conference finals against the Hamilton Bulldogs tomorrow.

“Mitchell is a character player and leader on the ice with good production that helps his team win,” San Jose Sharks interim GM Joe Will said in a team press release. “He has a strong pedigree as a skater who was selected in the first round of the OHL Draft.”

The 6-foot-0, 193-pound forward didn’t play last year because the OHL canceled their 2020-21 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

At San Jose Hockey Now…

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Other Sharks News…

Corey Pronman has selected Jonathan Lekkerimaki at No. 11 for the San Jose Sharks in his latest mock draft. (The Athletic)

When I hear people say that Sommer didn't do his job well, they just don't have a clue.

He put 150 players into the NHL (many of them impact players).

He also evolved, hockey-wise. The AHL that he started in bears little resemblance to today's AHL.

— PATRICK WILLIAMS (@pwilliamsAHL) May 18, 2022

After yesterday's news, @NickNollen sat down with newly appointed #SJBarracuda head coach John McCarthy for a one-on-one interview.

🎥: https://t.co/wMTcWmvqVB pic.twitter.com/ecQfBbxypT

— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) May 19, 2022

Scott Reedy came on strong for the ⁦@SanJoseSharks⁩ towards the end of the year. Our ⁦@TedRameyMedia⁩ sat down with Reedy to talk about his NHL learning experiences, and off season plans. #SJSharks https://t.co/tu63FVuLR0

— Sharks Audio Network (@SharksAudioNet) May 19, 2022

Curtis Brown’s son Griffin Brown was selected today in the WHL Draft:

Round 11, 238 overall, the @pdxwinterhawks select defenseman Griffin Brown of the @SanJoseJrSharks!!!!!

— Lizz Child (@LizzChild) May 19, 2022

Congrats to freshman, Dylan Nolan who got drafted by the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL!#VCHSHockey pic.twitter.com/vmj4pgILHT

— Valley Christian HS Ice Hockey (@VCHS_IceHockey) May 18, 2022

Jake Stuart (@bdnwheatkings) has been with the Los Angeles Jr Kings 14U

Dylan Nolan (@PARaidersHockey) has been with the San Jose Jr Sharks 14U https://t.co/6KeuQhIkRD

— Lizz Child (@LizzChild) May 18, 2022

Here’s how San Jose Sharks fans rated players, coaches, and management this year. (The Athletic)

Our #SJSharks are halfway through prelims at Men’s Worlds. Let’s check in ⤵️

🇺🇸 Bordeleau: 1g
Megna: 2a, +2
Mann: 2 wins, 89.39 svs%
🇨🇿 Hertl: 7 sog
Simek: 1a
🇨🇭 Meier: 2g, 2a
🇨🇦 Gregor: 2g, +3
🇱🇻 Balcers: 1g, 2a
🇩🇰 Blichfeld: 3g, 1a pic.twitter.com/UUG54yvN69

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 18, 2022

A goal and an assist for @TomasHertl48 in the win at Men's Worlds! 👏 https://t.co/yCvClmp5nl

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 19, 2022

Around the NHL…

Matt Tkachuk chirps Evander Kane about his bankruptcy. "You want some money?" pic.twitter.com/IMOjyzaziO

— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) May 19, 2022

Former Wild prospect Kris Foucault saves a six-year-old girl from drowning. (NHL)

Chloe Primerano has become the first woman skater drafted to the CHL after getting selected by the WHL’s Vancouver Giants. (The Hockey News)

Rob Blake has signed a three-year extension to stay LA Kings GM. (Hockey Royalty)

Yes, Frederik Andersen was on the ice with #Canes goaltending coach Paul Schonfelder this morning.

No, I do not suspect that will change Rod Brind’Amour’s statement that there is no update until he practices with the team.

A welcomed sign, certainly, though. pic.twitter.com/Wo3JhICSOf

— Walt Ruff (@WaltRuff) May 19, 2022

#NYR head coach Gerard Gallant on Darryl Sutter’s endorsement of him winning the Jack Adams:

“I think he feels sorry for me for all the times I got fired.”

— Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) May 19, 2022

Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins sound like they know it’s over between them.

I’M READY BOTH WAYS: Malkin, Penguins Sound Like They Know It’s Over

That’s a sweet logo: Vegas Golden Knights unveil ECHL affiliation with expansion Savannah Ghost Pirates.

Golden Knights Unveil Savannah Ghost Pirates As New ECHL Affiliate

Dominik Simon confirms altercation with Detroit Red Wings’ Filip Hronek led to Simon’s dismissal from Czechia World Championships team.

Simon Confirms Altercation With Red Wings Hronek; Shoulders Responsibility For Incident

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin reunites with family in Russia for first time since Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Gr8 Homecoming: Ovechkin Reunites With Wife, Kids For First Time In Months

Philadelphia Flyers meet with Barry Trotz.

Flyers to meet with Barry Trotz; can they woo him away from Winnipeg?

But look out, the Jets are also talking to the ex-New York Islanders bench boss:

Trotz Interviewing in Winnipeg, Close to Home

Should Montreal Canadiens target Kevin Fiala?

Should The Canadiens Try To Pry Kevin Fiala Off NHL Trade Market?

Who’s staying, who’s going for Vancouver Canucks?

Vancouver Free Agents: Options for Club, Which Canucks Gone

Ryan O’Reilly’s Colorado Avalanche career remains an enigma.

Ryan O’Reilly Avalanche Career Remains an Enigma (+)

No easy answers for where it went wrong for the Boston Bruins:

Haggs: No Easy Answers Where It Went Wrong For Boston Bruins |BHN+

Former San Jose Sharks bench boss Darryl Sutter, now of the Calgary Flames, is a Jack Adams Trophy finalist once again.

Sutter a Jack Adams Finalist Amid Incredible Flames Season

Florida Panthers defenseman Ben Chiarot fined for head butt.

Florida Panthers defenseman Ben Chiarot fined for head butt