Sharks sign first-round pick Dickinson to entry-level contract
Sharks sign first-round pick Dickinson to entry-level contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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The Sharks have signed Sam Dickinson.
San Jose selected the 6-foot-3 defenseman with the No. 11 pick 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’re excited to watch him continue his development as part of our organization.”
Puckpedia had the details of the 18-year-old’s contract, which slides until he turns 20 or plays 10 or more NHL games, whichever comes first.
The #SJSharks signed '24 #11 pick LD Sam Dickinson to 3 year Entry Level Deal
Year 1 877.5K Salary, 97.5K Signing Bonus, 550K "A" Perf Bonuses
Year 2 877.5/97.5/800
Year 3 877.5/97.5/1M
Cap Hit 975K, AAV $1.758M
Rep'd by Dave Gagner @wassermanhockey https://t.co/aEIzQLHhpi— PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 10, 2024
Chances are, Dickinson returns to the OHL and the London Knights this fall.
The two-way defenseman dominated last year, putting up 18 goals and 52 assists in just 70 games, helping to lead the Knights to Memorial Cup runner-up.
He was selected to the OHL Second All-Star Team.
