SAN JOSE — The Sharks believe they’ve found their franchise goalie and they didn’t hesitate to lock him into a long-term deal on Saturday.
According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Martin Jones signed a six-year contract extension with the Sharks worth $5.75 million annually during Saturday’s free agent frenzy, ensuring that the 27-year netminder won’t be able to test the open market by entering unrestricted free agency next season.
Jones’ contract makes him the 12th-highest paid goalie in the league (average annual salary), matching the salary paid to Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights.
Jones played a key role in the Sharks run to the Stanley Cup Final last season, posting a .