US EditionAndrew Poturalski Wanted Out of His Sharks Contract. His Agent Explains Why
- On Friday, the San Jose Sharks confirmed they have allowed Andrew Poturalski to leave the team in order to seek playing opportunities overseas.
- Poturalski sought this release after leading the AHL in scoring and being named most valuable player, despite having one year and $1.6 million left on his contract signed last July.
- In early February, he appeared in three contests for the Sharks as they went through a rebuilding phase, but a torn left MCL sustained in late March prevented him from returning to the NHL squad.
- Poturalski's agent Stephen Bartlett said KHL teams, particularly Avangard Omsk, are the leading candidates to sign him, with a deal possibly finalized by mid-June and financial terms notably better than in North America.
- Bartlett emphasized Poturalski's move is not due to dissatisfaction and noted he might return to North America and re-sign with the Sharks in 2026 after testing overseas opportunities.
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The Union Democrat
Andrew Poturalski wanted out of his Sharks contract. His agent explains why
The San Jose Sharks announced Friday that they have agreed to release forward Andrew Poturalski, who wishes to pursue playing opportunities outside of North America, possibly in Russia with the Kontinental Hockey League.
Andrew Poturalski released by Sharks on May 30, 2025
Andrew Poturalski has been released by the San Jose Sharks. This transaction took place on Friday, May 30, 2025. Poturalski was a center for the Sharks during his time with the team. Andrew Poturalski has been released by the San Jose Sharks on May 30, 2025. During his time with the Sharks, he played as […] The post Andrew Poturalski released by Sharks on May 30, 2025 appeared first on Knup Sports.
Sharks, Andrew Poturalski To Mutually Terminate Contract
The Sharks and center Andrew Poturalski are headed for a mutual contract termination, the club announced Friday (via Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group). He’s presumably been placed on unconditional waivers today, and the termination can proceed if no one claims him in the next 24 hours. Poturalski has an opportunity lined up outside North America, the Sharks said, presumably in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey League. He told Sheng Peng of S…
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