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The San Jose Sharks have signed three more notable free agents, adding Matt Benning, Markus Nutivaara and Nico Sturm.
Benning is 28 years old and this past season, the defenseman managed 11 assists in 65 games with the Nashville Predators. His contract is for four years and while the financial terms were not officially disclosed, Curtis Pashelka reports the deal carries a $1.25 million AAV.
Nutivaara is also a 28-year-old defenseman. He missed almost the entire 2021-22 season due to an injury, playing in just one game with the Florida Panthers. His contract is for one year and carries a $1.5 million cap hit but includes up to $250,000 in performance bonuses, according to PuckPedia.
Nico Sturm is a 27-year-old center who’s coming off a Stanley Cup win with the Colorado Avalanche. This past season, he scored a total of nine goals 20 points in 74 games and his three-year contract carries a $2 million cap hit, according to Pierre LeBrun.
Additionally, the Sharks announced three smaller deals, signing Andrew Agozzino, Aaron Dell and C.J. Suess today.
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