The San Jose Sharks have signed Brandon Bollig to a one-year two-way deal worth $650K. Bollig is coming off the final season of a three-year $3.75MM deal, but was buried in the minor leagues by the Calgary Flames for the entirety of 2016-17.
Bollig, 30, is a former Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks, but was moved to the Flames for a draft pick in 2014. Sharks GM Doug Wilson released a statement on the winger:
Bollig is a competitive player who will add a tough edge to the Sharks. He brings with him a lot of playoff experience and a Stanley Cup Championship. His grit and physicality will be a great addition to our team.
It will be interesting to see if Bollig makes the Sharks on a full-time basis, as he’s barely been NHL worthy during his time in Calgary. While adding some solid defensive responsibility and a toughness to the fourth line, he offers virtually zero offensive ability. With the Sharks losing some firepower on the wing from Patrick Marleau’s departure, it will be interesting to see how the Sharks deploy their left side next season.