Why Did Pavol Regenda Turn Down More Money From Russia To Sign Two-Way Deal In San Jose?

Jul 5, 2025

On Wednesday, Slovak right winger Pavol Regenda signed a two-way contract extension with the San Jose Sharks.

Before that deal was signed, he appeared on a Slovak podcast, where he talked about his reasons for not taking a potentially more lucrative offer in Russia. He also spoke about the trade last season from the Anaheim Ducks organization to San Jose, living on an AHL salary in a major U.S. city, and the trouble with the Slovak national team.

Pavol Regenda recently signed a contract extension with the San
Jose Sharks, but apparently he could have signed a more lucrative deal elsewhere. The 25-year-old Slovak right winger signed a two-way
deal worth $775,000 US if he plays in the NHL or $350,000 in the AHL, with a guarantee of $400,000, as per PuckPedia.

thehockeynews.comINTERVIEW: Pavol Regenda On Offers From Russia, Trade to San Jose, Living On AHL Salary, Slovak National Team Pavol Regenda recently signed a contract extension with the San Jose Sharks, but apparently he could have signed a more lucrative deal elsewhere. The 25-year-old Slovak right winger signed a two-way deal worth $775,000 US if he plays in the NHL or $350,000 in the AHL, with a guarantee of $400,000, as per PuckPedia.