San Jose Sharks Sign Vlasic to Four Year Deal

Finally, the San Jose Sharks do something right, as far as contracts and trades go. The team has locked down stable defenseman Mark-Edouard Vlasic on a four-year, $12.4 million contract extension, set to start after this coming season.

Vlasic, affectionately known as “Pickles” on the team (his name is exactly the same as Vlasic, the well-known pickles manufacturer), is only 21-years-old, but is a top defenseman in the league. He’s been with the Sharks since the start of his NFL career, in 2005. He was a second round draft pick, and debuted a year later.

The Sharks have relied on him consistantly since 2006, but last year he was an integral part of the team, playing 82 games and posting 14 points (2-12). He averaged 21:36 of ice time. In his 163 career games with the Sharks, he has five goals and 40 points.