Sharks Add Hajek on Two-Way Deal, Flexibility in Focus

The San Jose Sharks are signing defenseman Libor Hajek to a one-year, two-way contract, giving themselves organizational flexibility while adding depth to their blue line. The structure of the deal allows the Sharks to move Hajek between the NHL and AHL depending on roster needs throughout the season. This type of contract has become a staple of smart cap management in the modern NHL, and San Jose is clearly thinking strategically about their roster construction.