Sharks sign restricted free agent F James Sheppard to 1-year deal
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The San Jose Sharks have re-signed restricted free agent forward James Sheppard to a one-year contract.
General manager Doug Wilson announced the deal Tuesday.
Sheppard is the second restricted free agent to reach a deal with the Sharks this week. Forward Tommy Wingels previously signed a three-year, $7.4 million contract to stay in San Jose.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sheppard had four goals and 16 assists in 67 games last season. He started the season playing mostly at wing before becoming the third-line center late in the season.
Sheppard was tied for second on the team with six points in a seven-game first-round playoff loss to Los Angeles. He had two goals and four assists in the series.