SJHN Daily: Sharks Sign Halttunen, Barracuda Schedule Is Out

The San Jose Sharks have signed their 2023 second-round pick Kasper Halttunen to an entry-level contract.

The 6-foot-3 right-winger captained Finland at the 2023 under-18 World Championships, where he led the team with 10 points through five games. He then put up 18 goals and 24 points through 18 games in Finland’s U-20 league, along with appearing in Finland’s top league, where he registered a lone assist in 27 Liiga games.

He also recently impressed at San Jose Sharks’ development camp. According to San Jose Barracuda head coach John McCarthy, “Halttunen has some attributes to like, long, big body, handles the puck well, obviously the shot is a threat.”

Hear more of McCarthy and Sharks director of player development Todd Marchant’s thoughts on dev camp on the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast.

SJHN Podcast: Marchant & McCarthy Talk Prospects Scrimmage, Why Dumba Fits Sharks, Will Smith Interview

Halttunen is expected to play with Liiga’s HIFK this season. In that case, the first year of Halttunen’s contract will slide to future seasons.

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

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OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

It's here!

Our full 2023-24 season schedule presented by 99 Brand has arrived 👀

Who are you most excited for your #SJBarracuda to face this season?#TheHuntIsOn pic.twitter.com/jeUwC1ZRx4

— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) July 12, 2023

Also see the full Cuda schedule here!

An early prediction for the Sharks’ line-up next season.

Get to know Sharks’ prospect Ethan Cardwell better!

Congrats on a great NHL career, Thomas! https://t.co/jGuKEwu0Ex pic.twitter.com/La4pf2pGoK

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 12, 2023

AROUND THE NHL…

Daniel Briere comments on the Philadelphia Flyers‘ recent social media incident

Spencer Knight resumes playing hockey.

Potential news regarding Jonathan Toews‘ future in the NHL?

NEWS: We have signed Leo Carlsson to a three-year entry-level contract! #FlyTogether | @EandELaw https://t.co/4UeDGCmeVW

— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) July 12, 2023

Are the Vegas Golden Knights affiliated with the ECHL’s expansion to Lake Tahoe?

Nick Foligno‘s benching in the Boston Bruins’ Game Seven against the Florida Panthers will “never sit well” with him.

The Pittsburgh Penguins hope they have added enough offense this offseason.

Oskar Sundqvist’s way of letting you know he’s returning to STL on a one-year deal. https://t.co/urFeHpZrVl

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 12, 2023

The AHL unveils their full 2023-24 schedule.

The Hockey Guy details his massive jersey collection in an interview with the Anaheim Ducks.