San Jose Sharks right wing Walker Duehr (55) controls the puck against Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn ImagesSan Jose Sharks forward Walker Duehr was placed on NHL waivers on Monday and was sent to the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL on Tuesday.
The 6'2 winger scored two goals in eight games in the NHL. He's played 20 games at the AHL level this season for the Calgary Wranglers, with 19 points (11 goals, eight assists).
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The Cuda is in the middle of a playoff race and will add some size, depth, and veteran experience to the lineup. Currently 5th in the Pacific Division, the Barracuda have won their last two games but are 4-6 in the previous 10.
Sharks prospect Danil Gushchin scored a hat trick against the Henderson Silver Knights on Sunday to lead the 'Cuda to victory.
Duehr will likely get top-six forward minutes. San Jose already has the AHL's leading scorer in Andrew Poturalski (23-35-58P). Duehr and Poturalski could find themselves on the same line.
The 'Cuda owns a record of 28-20-2-3 and has 19 games remaining this season.
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