{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The San Jose Sharks have signed college-free agent Collin Graf in a shock move that will immediately see the Quinnipiac forward join the NHL." } }, { "id": "dstrxhgx-ecdzzffn", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1775927931375878447", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1775927931375878447", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Graf led Quinnipiac in scoring with 49 points (22 goals, 27 assists) and was the team's alternate captain. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " \"Graf has excelled at the collegiate level, finishing as a Hobey Baker Top-10 finalist for the last two seasons,\" Grier said in a press release. \"His on-ice awareness allows him to process the game at a high level, and is a unique player with a quality 200-foot game who excels in the offensive zone. We are excited to have him join the organization.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "According to Pierre LeBrun, Graf met with six NHL teams but narrowed down his decision to the Sharks. " } }, { "id": "luhtd6yt-3pau139k", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1775928775085269319", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1775928775085269319", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Graf's contract is a three-year entry-level contract, but the first year is effective today. Graf is expected to join the NHL right away. " } }, { "id": "bh0do772-sb4pzth5", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1775927977303298256", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1775927977303298256", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Graf scored the game-tying goal in the NCAA's National Championship last season before the Bobcats won in overtime. His talent had many teams interested in acquiring the 21-year-old." } }, { "id": "45yaozpz-vv6spyac", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/_MikeSullivan/status/1775169578085093752", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1775169578085093752", "caption": "" } }, { "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": "BREAKING: Sharks First-Round Pick Makes AHL Debut; Scores Back-To-Back Goals" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Sharks Take Part In Fight Night At MSG: Rangers & Devils Open With A Line Brawl" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "'I Realized That's What Guys Do To Play In The Big Leagues': Jack Studnika Is Ready For His Second Stint With The Sharks" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Devin Cooley Is The NHL's Version Of Tommy DeVito" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks Prospect Enters NCAA Transfer Portal" } }, { "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": "" } } ] }

BREAKING: Sharks Sign College Star Collin Graf