Both of the San Jose Sharks’ first-round picks are officially in the fold for the upcoming NHL season.
No. 11 overall pick Sam Dickinson has signed a standard three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks, the team announced on Wednesday.
“Sam is a big, mobile defenseman who brings a strong two-way game and excellent hockey IQ,” said general manager Mike Grier in a release. “We’re excited to watch him continue his development as part of our organization.”
According to PuckPedia, Dickinson will earn $975,000 in each of the three seasons on the contract.
Dickinson, 18, is San Jose’s second first-round pick from the 2024 draft to sign an ELC. No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini inked his entry-level contract with the Sharks on July 6.
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Will Smith, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 draft, signed his ELC with San Jose on May 28.
Dickinson compiled 70 points and a plus-56 rating in 68 games with the London Knights during the 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League regular season. He added 13 points in 18 playoff games with a plus-11 rating, including six points in the championship round as the Knights claimed the OHL crown via a four-game sweep of the Oshawa Generals.