The San Jose Sharks have waded into the college free agent waters.
On Thursday, the Sharks signed 22-year-old defenseman Nick DeSimone to a two-year entry-level deal. He also inked an AHL amateur tryout deal and will report to the San Jose Barracuda for the duration of the 2016-17 season, the club announced.
“Nick is a smooth, puck-moving defenseman with good size who uses his speed in both ends of the ice,” said Sharks GM Doug Wilson in a statement.
“His two-way play has taken a step forward in each of his three collegiate seasons, and we thank Union Head Coach Rick Bennett for helping develop a solid player both on and off the ice. We look forward to adding him to our group of defensemen.”
DeSimone recently completed his junior season at Union College. He scored nine goals and 19 points (both single season college career highs for him) in 38 games.
Earlier today, Spencer Foo announced he will forego his senior season at Union College in order to sign an NHL deal this summer.