SJHN Daily: Leon Gawanke Signs With Sharks

The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Leon Gawanke to a one-year, two-way contract.

Per Puckpedia, Gawanke will make $775,000 in the NHL, $325,000 in the AHL.

The German defenseman did have a contract in place to return to Europe for this coming season, however, he had an out in that contract should he sign an NHL deal before July 15.

Gawanke, Acquired in Kniazev Trade, Will Sign With Sharks

The San Jose Sharks acquired Gawanke in a prospect swap for 2019 second-round pick Artemi Kniazev. Gawanke, a 2017 fifth-rounder, tallied 20 goals and 45 points in 68 games for the Manitoba Moose last season in the AHL.

The 6-foot-2, right-handed defenseman will be part of a training camp battle with the likes of Henry Thrun and Nick Cicek looking to secure NHL minutes. At both the NHL and AHL levels, the Sharks could also use his offensive ability to help quarterback their power play.

Scouts on How Gawanke Can Help Sharks (+)

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

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Thomas Bordeleau is dialed in and ready to execute this season.

Revisiting the San Jose Sharks‘ 2018 NHL Draft class.

William Eklund discusses Will Smith’s on-ice play…and Chipotle sponsorship.

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

The #SJSharks annual Prospect Scrimmage is TOMORROW 👀🦈

Make sure to tune in to the livestream available on Sharks social channels at 6 p.m. PT!

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 6, 2023

Max Miller gives insight on Henry Thrun and Valtteri Pulli’s development camp thus far.

Byron Bader ranks the Sharks as the 10th-best prospect pool in the NHL

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

We are excited to welcome Corey Masisak (@cmasisak22) as a special guest content contributor for the Sharks!

First up, he gives a deep dive into the Sharks' pipeline of centers:

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) July 5, 2023

AROUND THE NHL…

Vladimir Tarasenko has new representation: JP Barry & Pat Brisson of CAA. What this means is no deal in place with any team, but process re-sets today.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 5, 2023

Joel Farabee reacts to his friend and mentor Kevin Hayes being traded away.

Three Boston Bruins players opt for salary arbitration.

Darren Helm announces his retirement…

In addition to Patric Hornqvist, who is also reportedly set to retire soon.

Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment — owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Raptors — has been named one of Toronto's largest property tax debtors, with an unpaid bill of roughly $1.18 million. https://t.co/4zi9Zg2Qwu

— CBC News (@CBCNews) July 5, 2023

Is Owen Pickering close to an NHL roster spot?

Evan Rodrigues hopes that he has found a new home with the Florida Panthers.

Who are the Vegas Golden Knights‘ biggest obstacles in the Pacific Division?

A heckuva career 🔥

Congratulations to Michael Stone, who has announced his retirement from playing in the @NHL. pic.twitter.com/P1iECxCjO7

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) July 5, 2023