That’s a surprise.
According to information from Kevin Weekes, Tyler Toffoli has found his next team.
We’re talking about… the San Jose Sharks.
Eric Engels, on Twitter, reports that it is a four-year contract.
The attacker will receive an annual salary of $6 million:
The Sharks have made a great acquisition.
Adding Toffoli gives the team another leader in the locker room. The club is rebuilding, and needs a veteran in the locker room to guide the youngsters.
Especially since he has already won the Stanley Cup…
Finally, let us remember that Toffoli (really) enjoyed his stay in Los Angeles, with the Kings.
Did that play a role in his decision to return to California?
After all, his wife is from California too:
I imagine the idea of joining Macklin Celebrini in San Jose played a role in this as well, since Toffoli should have a good chance of playing on the first-overall trio of picks in the last draft.
Anyways.
The name of Toffoli – it must be remembered – has been linked to that of the CH in recent months.
There was talk of a potential return for him to Montreal, and we must clearly forget the scenario.
But besides Toffoli, other names have also been discussed for the Canadiens in recent weeks.
Patrick Kane, who finally signed a contract in Detroit…
Jonathan Marchessault, who has agreed to terms with the Preds on a five-year contract…
Steven Stamkos who is also going to Nashville (four years)…
Sean Monahan would hesitate between the Blue Jackets and the Jets…
In the end, we realize that Kent Hughes may not have been ready to spend on an aging player.
Getting back to Toffoli, it’s interesting to note that this is the first contract he’s signed since the one that brought him to Montreal in the summer of 2020.
Since then, he has played with the CH, the Flames, the Devils and the Jets.
He has traveled enough in recent years!
A lot of
– Kapanen will return to St. Louis.
– The Leafs will never understand.
– Nice contract.
– Only that?
– The Canadiens play against Toronto and Boston to open the season.
