Sharks ink Zadina to 1-year, $1.1M contract

The San Jose Sharks signed forward Filip Zadina to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million, the team announced Monday.

Zadina, 23, mutually terminated the remaining two seasons on his contract with the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. The former sixth-overall pick scored three goals and registered seven points in 30 games last year.

The Czech native tallied a career-high 10 goals and 24 points in 74 contests in 2021-22. He's accrued 28 goals and 68 points in 190 career games.

Zadina forewent $4.56 million in salary by terminating his contract, electing to start fresh after being unclaimed on waivers.

Originally touted as one of the premier goal scorers in the 2018 class, Zadina potted 44 goals and registered 82 points in 57 games with the QMJHL's Halifax Mooseheads prior to being selected by the Red Wings.

Zadina will be a restricted free agent at the expiration of his new contract in 2024 with a $1.1-million qualifying offer.

The Sharks have just under $5.5 million of cap space after the signing, per CapFriendly.

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