The San Jose Barracuda have signed goaltender Parker Gahagen to an Amateur Tryout Agreement. ATOs are more common toward the end of the season in lower leagues, reserved for players who are done with college and attempting turn professional. In this case, Gahagen is not able to collect a paycheck from both the Sharks and the US Military, where he is a Second Lieutenant, making the amateur status necessary.
The 24-year-old has previously attended Sharks development camp, as well as their rookie camp this summer, but due to Army restrictions, he was unable to sign with the club.