Sharks Re-Sign Defenseman Jay Leach

The San Jose Sharks announced today that they have re-signed defenseman Jay Leach to a one-year, two-way contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was acquired by San Jose off waivers from the Montreal Canadiens last December. In 35 games last season with the Canadiens and Sharks, he had one goal and one assist for two points and 25 penalty minutes. This is really just a depth signing for the Sharks. Leach is a gritty, tough, defensive defenseman, but will likely spend much of next season as a seventh defenseman, and potentially, a frequent healthy scratch.