Sharks sign forward Philipp Kurashev to one-year, $1.2M contract

Chicago Blackhawks centre Philipp Kurashev (23) skates for the puck during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Las Vegas. (David Becker/AP)

The San Jose Sharks signed forward Philipp Kurashev to a one-year, $1.2 million contract Tuesday.

Kurashev spent the past five seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, but he did not receive a qualifying offer and became an unrestricted free agent.

The 25-year-old from Munsingen, Switzerland, recorded 14 points (seven goals and seven assists) in 51 games with the Blackhawks last season.

Kurashev was drafted in the fourth round, 120th overall, by Chicago in 2018.

He had 130 points (48 goals and 82 assists) in 317 games with the Blackhawks.

July 1, 2025

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Philipp Kurashev
Center
AGE: 26
SIGNED BY
San Jose Sharks
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$1.2 million
TOTAL
$1.2 million

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