Milan Michalek agreed to a six-year, $26 million contract extension with the San Jose
Sharks on Friday, keeping the talented young forward in teal through 2014. The Czech, a 22-year-old right wing, is considered a rising star after just two full NHL campaigns. He was San Jose's fourth-leading scorer last year, compiling career highs of 26 goals, 40 assists and a plus-17 rating while mostly playing on the second line with captain
Patrick Marleau.Michalek will make about $942,000 next season in the final year of his current contract. His new deal will pay $3 million in 2008-09, making him a key part of the
Sharks' core along with Marleau,
Jonathan Cheechoo and former MVP
Joe Thornton.
"I'm really happy in San Jose," Michalek said. "I'm glad they wanted me for so long, because I wanted that, too. We're going to be very good for a long time and win a lot of Cups. I like playing with great players like Patty, Cheech and Joe."
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08-26-2007, 04:35 PM
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