SAN JOSE -- San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed forward Melker Karlsson to a two-year contract.
Karlsson, 24, recorded 24 points (13 goals, 11 assists) and 20 penalty minutes in 53 games during his rookie season with San Jose in 2014-15. He was named the "Sharks Rookie of the Year" after finishing ranked seventh amongst all NHL rookies in goals and T-15th in points. Karlsson tied a franchise-best goal scoring streak for rookies, tallying a goal in five consecutive contests from Jan. 3 thru Jan. 10. In addition, he compiled 10 points (five goals, five assists) and six penalty minutes in 20 games last season with Worcester in the American Hockey League (AHL).