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SJHN Daily: Sharks Sign Defenseman, Bystedt’s Best Friend to ELC

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The San Jose Sharks have signed Mattias Havelid to an entry-level contract.



The 2022 45th-overall pick had just one assist and a minus-10 rating 19 SHL games with Linkoping HC this season. The 5-foot-10 defender was also loaned to Djurgardens IF and had two goals and 14 points in 18 Allsvenskan games, helping them gain promotion back into the SHL.

Havelid, 21, might join the San Jose Barracuda next season if he makes his North American debut next year.

Top San Jose Sharks prospect Filip Bystedt played with Havelid on Linkoping.

“He’s my best friend. He’s funny, he’s dialed in, he’s a professional. I think everyone’s going to love him over here.”

What kind of blueliner are the Sharks getting in Havelid?

“He’s poised with the puck, he’s skilled, he’s great skating, which helps him get out of situations to move the puck up the ice. Great skill in the offensive zone too.”

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