Center Ryan Carpenter, as well as defensemen Tim Heed and Joakim Ryan, signed two-year contracts to return to the San Jose Sharks, the team announced today. Each deal is a two-way contract, according to the San Jose Mercury News’ Curtis Pashelka.
All three players spent some time with the Sharks this season, although only Carpenter and Heed actually suited up in a game for the team. Ryan, a 2012 7th round pick, could make his NHL debut next season, according to Sharks Assistant General Manager and Barracuda General Manager Joe Will.
“Joakim served as an anchor on both sides of the puck for the Barracuda this past season,” Will said in a statement.