SJHN Daily: Dell Coming Back to Sharks, Balcers Signs With Florida

Rudolfs Balcers has signed with the Florida Panthers just two days after being bought out by the San Jose Sharks.

REACTION: Balcers Bought Out, Vlasic Stays With Sharks

As a waiver wire pick-up from the Ottawa Senators, Balcers re-joined the Sharks organization in 2020 after being traded from San Jose to Ottawa in 2018. Balcers was a 2015 fifth-round draft pick of San Jose’s.

Balcers appeared in 61 games with the San Jose Sharks during the 2021-22 season, picking up 12 goals and 13 assists. The contract with the Panthers is a one-year, league-minimum ($750k) deal.

Florida Panthers sign Rudolfs Balcers to a one-year deal

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

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REACTION: Burns Traded; Sharks Sign Lindblom, Sturm, Nutivaara, Benning

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IN OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

3v3 CHAMPS🏆

Team Beaupit is taking home the Marchment Cup! pic.twitter.com/jl5tuQoopl

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 15, 2022

What does the Sharks depth chart look like ahead of the 2022-23 season? Corey Masisak takes an early look. (The Athletic)

Three more Sharks SIGNED!

✍️ Goaltender Aaron Dell: https://t.co/5lQj1gIXuQ
✍️ Forward Andrew Agozzino: https://t.co/P7s5kPHwnC
✍️ Forward: C.J. Suess: https://t.co/RoCMLBTNnz pic.twitter.com/yMpWOP0WFF

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 14, 2022

A look back at the top five moments in the career of Brent Burns as a Shark. (Mercury News)

Two players with connections to the San Jose Sharks were taken in the 2022 NHL Draft, three players total from California, but who are they? (Fear the Fin)

Roundtable thoughts on the Sharks decisions at the 2022 NHL Draft. (The Hockey Writers)

A look at the career of Jonathan Cheechoo. (The Hockey Writers)

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— San Jose Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) July 15, 2022

AROUND THE NHL…

Hockey Canada issues an open letter to Canadians, says they are re-opening the 2018 sexual assault investigation, and introducing new training and practices. (Hockey Canada)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Calle Jarnkrok to a four-year deal. (Sportsnet)

Johnny Gaudreau signed a seven-year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets as a free agent, here’s what he had to say. (1st Ohio Battery)

The Buffalo Sabres have signed all three of their 2022 first-round selections. (NHL)

Former Florida Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette named associate coach with the New Jersey Devils (NHL)

Anaheim Ducks sign Ryan Strome to a five-year deal. (ESPN)

A look at some of the changes for the Pittsburgh Penguins:

Molinari: What Should Penguins Get in Defenseman Trade?

Danielle Marmer joins the Boston Bruins‘ front office:

Marmer Becomes Bruins’ First Hockey Ops Female Hire

The Colorado Avalanche sign defenseman Brad Hunt:

Morning Avalanche Report: Lefty D-man Hunt Signed From Vancouver

The Florida Panthers have signed brothers Marc and Eric Staal

Florida Panthers add lots of experience with Marc & Eric Staal

Could the New York Islanders offer sheet Rasmus Sandin?

Islanders Should Offer Sheet Maple Leafs Rasmus Sandin

Max Pacioretty and Dylan Coghlan traded by the Vegas Golden Knights to the Carolina Hurricanes:

BREAKING: Max Pacioretty, Dylan Coghlan Traded To Hurricanes

Could the upcoming season see Morgan Frost hit his stride for the Philadelphia Flyers?

Showtime for Center Morgan Frost? The Flyers Hope So

The Washington Capitals signed Dylan Strome for one year:

Capitals Sign Dylan Strome, Adding Potential Second-Line Center

Marco Kasper signs his ELC with the Detroit Red Wings:

Red Wings Sign Marco Kasper to an Entry-Level Deal

Ilya Mikheyev joins the Vancouver Canucks, talks about what he brings to the team:

Ilya Mikheyev Speaks Out, Brings Health and Speed to Canucks

Who has looked best for the Montreal Canadiens at development camp?

Five Most Impressive Prospects At Canadiens Development Camp

What do the Calgary Flames do without Johnny Gaudreau?

Now What? Plan B for Flames After Gaudreau Departure