Sharks Sign Forward Scott Nichol to One-Year Contract

The San Jose Sharks have added some toughness to their roster by signing center Scott Nichol to a one-year contract worth $750,000. In 43 games last season with the Nashville Predators, Nichol scored four goals and six assists for 10 points and 41 penalty minutes. He missed 38 games last season with a concussion. In 417 career games with the Predators, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, and Chicago Blackhawks, he has 44 goals and 48 assists for 92 points and 686 penalty minutes. Not a bad signing for the Sharks, as Nichol brings lots of toughness and grit to the team, as well as skill to the penalty kill. He will likely center the checking line for the team next season.