Sharks extend Barabanov, sign two entry-level contracts

Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe 2021 regular season ends for the San Jose Sharks tonight, and general manager Doug Wilson is starting to check off some items from his to-do list, announcing the signings of Alexander Barabanov to a one-year contract extension and both Santeri Hatakka and Adam Raska to entry-level contracts this morning.

The Sharks acquired Barabanov from the Toronto Maple Leafs at last month’s trade deadline, in exchange for forward Antti Suomela. The 26-year-old forward seems to have found his footing, with nearly a point per game (three goals, four assists) in eight games with San Jose. Though his 27.3 shooting percent over fewer than ten games (in a…