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Sharks Sign Rising Star Eric Pohlkamp to Two-Year Deal

4/17/2026

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Summary

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San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Eric Pohlkamp to a two-year entry-level contract with a $1.05 million salary cap hit, announced April 16, 2026.
The 22-year-old Hobey Baker Award finalist led NCAA defensemen with 18 goals and 21 assists in 43 games for the University of Denver.
The 2023 NHL Draft fifth-round pick has 98 points in 119 college games and was named the Sharks' Prospect of the Year.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1981, the Hobey Baker Award honors the top NCAA men's ice hockey player, named after Hobey Baker, a pioneer in American hockey. In 2023, Eric Pohlkamp's impressive performance at the University of Denver, with 18 goals and 21 assists, highlights the increasing trend of NHL teams, like the San Jose Sharks, recruiting collegiate talent to strengthen their rosters.

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Story summary

San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Eric Pohlkamp to a two-year entry-level contract with a $1.05 million salary cap hit, announced April 16, 2026.
The 22-year-old Hobey Baker Award finalist led NCAA defensemen with 18 goals and 21 assists in 43 games for the University of Denver.
The 2023 NHL Draft fifth-round pick has 98 points in 119 college games and was named the Sharks' Prospect of the Year.

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