Editor's note: This article is part of an ongoing series in which Kevin Kurz will highlight a different Sharks player every day leading up to the start of training camp.
Name/Position: Joel Ward, RW
Age: 34
2015-16 cap hit/contract: $3.275 million, signed through 2017-18
2014-15 year in review: Ward played in every game for the Capitals last season, scoring 19 goals and 34 points in the regular season, and adding nine points (3g, 6a) in 14 playoff games. He tied for the team lead in playoff scoring with Alex Ovechkin as Washington fell in the second round.