The Sharks have agreed to a five-year, $16.35 million contract extension with defenseman Brenden Dillon, his agent confirmed to CSNCalifornia.com on Monday.
ESPN originally reported the news.
“Both sides are extremely happy. Brenden wishes the season started tomorrow,” agent Jarrett Bousquet said.
The Sharks are expected to officially announce the news on Tuesday.
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Dillon’s contract is worth an average annual value of $3.27 million. The breakdown is as follows: $1.9 million in 2015-16 (with a $500,000 signing bonus); $2.