Sharks sign Dickinson in first round to entry-level contract originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
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The Sharks signed Sam Dickinson.
San Jose selected the 6-foot-3 defenseman with pick #11 of the 2024 NHL Draft.
“Sam is a big, mobile defenseman who brings a strong two-way game and excellent hockey IQ,” Sharks GM Mike Grier said in a team press release. “We are excited to see him continue his development as part of our organization.”
Puckpedia had the details of the 18-year-old’s contract, which runs until he turns 20 or plays 10 or more NHL games, whichever comes first.
O #SJSharks signed ’24 #11, pick LD Sam Dickinson to 3-year entry-level deal
877.5K Year 1 Salary, 97.5K Signing Bonus, 550K “A” Performance Bonus
Year 2 877.5/97.5/800
Year 3 877.5/97.5/1MCap reached 975K, AAV $1.758M
Represented by Dave Gagner @wassermanhockey https://t.co/aEIzQLHhpi
-PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 10, 2024
Dickinson will likely return to the OHL and the London Knights this fall.
O dominated two-way defender last year, scoring 18 goals and 52 assists in just 70 games, helping lead the Knights to a Memorial Cup runner-up finish.
He was selected to the OHL Second All-Star Team.
