By locking up their top defensive forward through 2028, the Sharks signal a rebuild built on two-way excellence, not just offensive flash.
The San Jose Sharks signed forward Ty Dellandrea to a two-year, $3.25 million extension on Friday, ensuring their most reliable two-way forward remains part of the core through the 2027-28 season. This move, announced by AP NHL, goes beyond a simple contract renewal—it’s a declaration of identity for a franchise in transition.
Dellandrea’s value to San Jose extends far beyond point production. Before a lower-body injury sidelined him on Jan. 6, he was the team’s defensive forward benchmark, leading all Sharks forwards in faceoff win percentage (52.3%). His minutes came in the toughest situations, evidenced by his second-ranked 117 hits and 36 blocked shots among forward teammates. He also logged the second-most short-handed time on ice, a clear indicator of trusted penalty-killing duty.
- Faceoff dominance: 52.3% win rate topped all Sharks forwards pre-injury.
- Physical presence: Second on the team in hits (117) and blocked shots (36).
- Defensive trust: Second among forwards in short-handed time on ice.
That injury has kept him out of the lineup for over two months, a significant blow to a Sharks team that has relied on his steady presence. His absence ripples through the forward corps, removing a key shutdown-line option and a primary faceoff specialist in critical moments.
Dellandrea’s journey to this extension began in Dallas, where he spent his first four NHL seasons after being drafted 13th overall in 2018. He joined San Jose before the 2024-25 campaign, bringing with him a reputation as a strong, responsible center who could win draws and kill penalties. In 261 career games between the Stars and Sharks, he has recorded 17 goals and 44 assists—not gaudy numbers, but the kind of production that complements his defensive mastery.
Alongside the Dellandrea news, the Sharks also recalled goaltender Laurent Brossoit from the AHL as Yaroslav Askarov deals with a minor lower-body issue. Brossoit, a veteran with 118 career NHL starts, hasn’t played in the league since 2023-24 but provides experienced depth. This move underscores San Jose’s focus on shoring up both forward and goaltending depth as the season winds down.
This extension is a pivotal piece of San Jose’s rebuild puzzle. While the Sharks stockpile high-draft offensive talent, they need players like Dellandrea to set the tone—the guys who do the dirty work, win the board battles, and defend the lead in the final minutes. His contract, averaging $1.625 million annually, is a bargain for a player who impacts the game in so many non-statistical ways.
For the fanbase, this signals a commitment to a specific team ethos. Dellandrea isn’t a headline-grabbing superstar, but he is the exact type of player a rebuilding team builds around: hard-working, coachable, and elite in his role. Locking him in for two years provides cost certainty and a leader for the next wave of young forwards.
In a salary cap era, identifying and retaining these high-character, two-way forwards is how sustainable contenders are built. The Sharks are making a clear statement: their future includes a heavy dose of blue-collar hockey, and Ty Dellandrea is their prototype.
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