Yahoo Sports San Jose Sharks Recall Collin Graf, Place William Eklund On IR
The San Jose Sharks announced they have recalled forward Collin Graf and placed William Eklund on injured reserve.
Graf sits second on the Barracuda in scoring with 26 points (six goals, 20 assists) in 29 games, he is tied for first in scoring among all AHL rookies.
The 22-year-old made his NHL debut last season and recorded two assists in seven games.
The #SJSharks have recalled F Collin Graf from the @sjbarracuda. Graf is tied for first among @TheAHL rookies with 26 points on the year, leads the group with 20 assists.
In a corresponding move, F William Eklund has been placed on injured reserve.— San Jose Sharks PR (@SanJoseSharksPR) December 31, 2024
After three successful college seasons that included a NCAA Championship with Quinnipiac University the Lincoln, Mass., native signed a three-year contract with the Sharks in Apr. 2024 that pays him $941,667 annually.
There has been no word on whether Graf will play in San Jose's game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Hockey News San Jose dove into this recall here, keep an eye on their site for tonight's roster.
We included Graf in a Dec. 25 article discussing five AHL players who deserve a NHL call-up.
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