{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former San Jose Sharks forward Alexander Barabanov’s NHL career is over, as the winger has signed with AK Bars in the KHL." } }, { "id": "gdojdsx4-irktz71j", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/khl_eng/status/1818907786329067975", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1818907786329067975", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Barabanov played five full seasons in the KHL with SKA St. Petersburg before he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The winger was traded to San Jose during his first season and quickly found his offensive game after joining the Sharks." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "During the 22-23 season, Barabanov had a career season with 15 goals and 32 assists in 68 games. Unfortunately for Barabanov, he wasn’t able to replicate the same success in 23-24 after dealing with COVID and injuries. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He only played in 46 games and had four goals and nine assists. " } }, { "id": "b5p34c0f-efc0uyty", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/myfryhole/status/1742423171234742399", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1742423171234742399", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The UFA wanted to be traded at the deadline in March but the Sharks could not find a deal that GM Mike Grier felt was acceptable. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Reports came out that the Sharks and New York Rangers had a deal in place, but San Jose pivoted after they dealt Tomas Hertl to the Vegas Golden Knights " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Russian returns to his home country on a two-year contract. His NHL career could be over after playing 206 games. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's San Jose Sharks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Rangers’ Chris Kreider Didn’t Expect To Lose Barclay Goodrow As Teammate" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Sharks Head Coach Joins Team Canada At Four Nations Face-Off" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "BREAKING: Full Schedule Of 2024 NHL Rookie Faceoff" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "'I Couldn't Be More Excited To Get Back On The Ice': Sharks' Bret Hedican Joins Ducks In Player Development Role" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Will Smith's Former Boston College Linemate Explains Decision To Not Sign With Capitals" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Top Sharks Prospect Scores Opening Goal For Team USA At WJSS" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Follow Max on Twitter: @Real_Max_Miller" ] } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTkwNDcwMzA3MzkwODQw/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "The Hockey News" } } ] }

Former Sharks Forward Leaves NHL, Signs In Russia