Free agency began with the sad reality that the San Jose Sharks would be losing their captain to the Dallas Stars. However the day took a positive turn with the announcement of Timo Meier signing a four year 6 million dollar average annual value contract extension.
The San Jose Sharks continue to perpetuate their reputation of convincing restricted free agents to take deals that facilitate both the current state of the team and the future possible earning power of the player.
The team announced the news around noon Pacific time but reports indicated that the deal was going to get done earlier in the day.