San Jose Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson has announced today that the team has signed Vincent Praplan of the Swiss National League (NLA). The contract given to Praplan is of the standard, entry-level variety. “Vincent is a highly skilled playmaker who can play any forward position,” said Wilson. “We saw first-hand at our rookie tournament last summer what he can do with the puck and think he will fit perfectly within our puck pressure system.”
The 23-year-old was a stand out player this year in Switzerland's top league. In 45 games, Praplan tallied 15 goals and 24 assists for 39 points.