SAN JOSE — Forward Jonny Brodzinski and defenseman Dalton Prout both sensed an opportunity when they signed as free agents with the Sharks earlier this summer.
Brodzinski knew the Sharks would be in need of experienced right wingers after the departure of Joe Pavelski and Gus Nyquist. Prout, listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, felt he could provide a greater physical presence on the right side of the blue line, which features Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns and Tim Heed.
“I don’t think it’s any secret with a couple of big dogs ahead of me, a couple Norris Trophy candidates,” Prout said of his role with the Sharks.