The San Jose Sharks have re-signed forward Luke Kunin to a one-year contract worth $2.75 million.
Kunin had 11 goals and 18 points in 77 games for the Sharks, the fourth time in his career he had reached double-digit goals.
"(Luke) shows up every night, and he’s a good example for our young players,” said Sharks general manager Mike Grier. “(He brings) all the things you look for in players to help show our young players that this is what it takes to be in the NHL and be a professional. We’re really excited to have Luke back and keep growing with him.”
Kunin, who was the Sharks nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy in the past two seasons, is also heavily involved in charitable efforts that benefit juvenile diabetes research.
The 26-year-old has also played for the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild. Kunin has recorded 124 points in 359 career NHL games.
Kunin was originally selected in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft.
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