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.
