4:00pm: The Sharks have officially announced the deal, with GM Doug Wilson releasing a short statement:
Noah showed last season that he has the tools to be an effective player at the NHL level by utilizing his speed. We feel that he will elevate the competition among our forward group for a roster spot this season.
1:38pm: The San Jose Sharks have signed their final restricted free agent, inking Noah Gregor to a one-year, two-way contract according to Jason Gregor of TSN (his uncle). CapFriendly reports that the deal will carry an NHL salary of $750K, an AHL salary of $150K and a $200K minor league guarantee.
Gregor, 23, played in 30 games for the Sharks last season but still wasn’t able to contribute much offensively, recording just six points. The 2016 fourth-round pick has some upside in that department, but will be in a battle with many other forwards at training camp just to get a spot on the roster. The fact that Gregor is still waiver-exempt likely hurts him in that battle, as he’ll be able to be sent to the minor leagues without risk.
Still, there will certainly be a battle at training camp between Gregor and other signings like Nicholas Merkley or Lane Pederson, who are both eligible for waivers but could likely clear at the end of camp if necessary. How things shake out in San Jose is entirely unclear, especially with the speculation surrounding the futures of Evander Kane and Tomas Hertl.
One thing is certain and that’s the solid minor league salary that Gregor secured. He’ll be paid handsomely even if he’s not able to secure an NHL spot.
Hey Gavin. Are you sure his AHL salary is 200K. I was talking to the kid at 7-11 who’s dad knows Noah’s old neighbor when they were kids and he said it was closer to $175K.
Who cares
@Skute23 – @backhandinbaptist cares, especially for accuracy. PuckPedia currently shows the AHL salary is $200K.
I truly hope everybody sees this was a little bit of dry him out to perhaps poke a little fun, given all the attempts to correct the writer’s on the AHL salaries of late. Perhaps too subtle?
The hilarious part is that you were kind of right. It’s a 150K AHL salary and a 200K guarantee.
@backhandinbaptist, could you edit your post please. You wrote 7-11, and the companies name is 7-Eleven. This is a huge disrespect to a major company and offensive to many internationally.
@Gavin, this is unacceptable. How could you make such a glaring mistake in your journalism. Such a HUGE mistake has ruined my day and my fantasy team. I am sure to finish last in my leagues this year and therefore my wife will take my children and leave me. I feel so disrespected.
*7-ELEVEN. I truly have remorse for my actions. I do ask to be permanently blocked from trade rumors and banned from any future visits to 7-ELEVEN.
@backhandinbaptist, no Slurpee’s for you!
@Gavin – I think Noah should split the $25K difference evenly among us, since we’ve given him more publicity than the entire SJS market will this season! Slow news day, indeed!
:)
@backhandinbaptist – Even though you asked nicely, the answer is no. Just like Number 6 cannot leave the island, neither can you! You also can’t be banned from “that store”, unless the jackpots are under the combined caps of three random NHL teams.
:)
@mac I won’t lie this is excellent news! The alternative frostier’s or generic convenience store brand frozen syrup drinks won’t cut it! Whew!
@MJablonski–NotVegasLegend. Keep in mind ” A still tongue makes a happy life.” A quote from the Village (Island).
@backhandinbaptist can learn from the Island.
@KAR 120C – Number 6, I believe I see a number of giant latex-like “balloons” headed inbound.
“A still tongue does not a PHR fan make.” – From “The Forum” ;)