The Sharks officially announced the signing of defenseman Radim Simek to a one-year contract on Tuesday, as well as Swedish forward Filip Sandberg to a two-year contract.
Simek's deal was reported on Monday and confirmed by NBC Sports California. The contract is valued at $925,000 for the 2017-18 season, a source confirmed. The 24-year-old defenseman spent the past five seasons in the Czech league, posting 24 points (11g, 13a) and 30 penalty minutes with a plus-18 rating last season. A left-handed shot, he is listed at five-foot-11 and 196 pounds on the IIHL website.
In 211 career games in the Czech league, he posted 91 points (37g, 54a) and a plus-51 rating.
"Radim is a quick transition defenseman who drives the play offensively and plays with a physical edge," general manager Doug Wilson said in a statement. "We like his offensive instincts especially on special teams and think his game will translate well in North America."
Sandberg, 22, has 71 points (25g, 46a) in 204 career games in the Swedish league. Last season, he posted 25 points (8g, 17a) and a plus-17 rating in 52 games.
Sandberg is set to make $742,500 in 2017-18 and $792,500 in 2018-19, a source confirmed.
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The five-foot-nine, 180-pound Stockholm native also competed in the World Jr. Championships in 2013 and 2014, helping Sweden win silver both years.
"Filip is a very creative player who sees the ice well and can create offense in limited space," Wilson said. "He plays a high-pressure, puck-pursuit game and his battle level is something we have been impressed with, especially against older players. We are excited for him to join our organization."
The contracts for Simek and Forsberg are two-way deals, allowing them to play for the AHL Barracuda next season.
Per a source, Simek's deal is $925k at NHL level next season. Sandberg $742.5k in 17-18, $792.5k in 18-19 #SJSharks— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzNHL) May 23, 2017
