Sharks claim Dzingel off waivers from Maple Leafs

The San Jose Sharks claimed winger Ryan Dzingel off waivers from the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, according to TSN's Chris Johnston.

Toronto acquired Dzingel and defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday in exchange for winger Nick Ritchie and a conditional draft pick.

Dzingel has recorded four goals and three assists in 26 games while averaging 13:07 per contest with the Coyotes this season. He potted 23 and 26 goals in 2017-18 and 2018-19, respectively, but has since lost his offensive touch.

The 29-year-old has one year left on his contract with a cap hit of $1.1 million, per CapFriendly.

San Jose has been searching for answers in its top-six forward group all season. Second-line center Logan Couture is currently flanked by Matt Nieto and Rudolfs Balcers. The two wingers have combined for just 10 goals this campaign.

The Sharks placed forward Lane Pederson on waivers Monday to make room for Dzingel on the active roster. Pederson, 24, has tallied a pair of assists in 26 games this season.

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