Barracuda roster taking shape as Sharks sign five

The Sharks signed five players on Tuesday that are expected to be a part of the inaugural AHL Barracuda roster.

They include:

*Bryan Lerg, Worcester’s captain from a year ago, signed a one-year contract. Lerg, a forward was one of the better Sharks stories last season, when the 29-year-old made his NHL debut and scored the game-winning goal in Edmonton on April 9 when the Sharks were already out of playoff contention. He led Worcester in scoring with 41 points last season.

*John McCarthy, Worcester’s all-time leading scorer with 156 points, returns on a one-year contract. The 28-year-old forward was Worcester’s captain in 2012-13, as well as their Team MVP in 2012. He has six points (3g, 3a)…