The Sharks continued a dizzying two-week period by trading defenseman Henry Thrun to the Toronto Maple Leafs for enforcer Ryan Reaves on Thursday night and signing fellow forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract on Friday.

The San Jose Sharks have signaled the end of their rebuild by signing veteran forward Jeff Skinner to a one-year deal. This move, along with other key

SAN JOSE — Jeff Skinner had been known to San Jose Sharks fans as the player who edged out Logan Couture for the Calder Trophy as the NHL Rookie of the Year after the 2010-11 season. Now he might become the Sharks’ second-line left winger. The Sharks continued their busy offseason Friday by signing Skinner to a one-year, $3 million contract.

Jeff Skinner’s addition to the San Jose Sharks provides a veteran presence for the team's roster featuring talented youngsters.

While the Sharks, per PuckPedia, have over $23 million in salary cap space to work with, and perhaps a roster spot or two available, most of the heavy lifting appears to be over, with three defensemen, three forwards, and a goalie added to the NHL roster since July 1.

The San Jose Sharks signed Adam Gaudette on the first day of free agency. A veteran forward, the 28-year-old will look to solidify the Sharks’ bottom-six forward group by contributing offensively and being steady in his own end.

General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has signed goaltender Jakub Skarek to a one-year contract worth $775,000. "Jakub has a plethora of professional experience in net at just 25 years old,