San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier has signed restricted free agent defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a one-year, $1 million deal. Mukhamadullin, who was acquired from the New Jersey Devils in February 2023, played 51 games last season between the Sharks and their AHL affiliate. He demonstrated significant improvement, particularly after a trade left him in a more prominent role, earning five points in March alone. Grier emphasized the player’s development, expressing optimism for Mukhamadullin's future contributions as the upcoming season approaches.
Shakir earned the opportunity to be a part of the Sharks and was able to get some valuable experience playing against quality opponents that helped aid his development, Grier said in a statement.
Mukhamadullin played 51 games this past season, dressing for 30 games with the Sharks and 21 with their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda.
Mukhamadullin could have a similarly significant role for the Sharks once the season begins in October.
With the Sharks, he had nine points and averaged just over 18 minutes of ice time, used on their top defense pair near the end of the season.
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