Blue Sign Kent Huskins to One-Year Deal

The St. Louis Blues have announced that they have signed defenseman Kent Huskins to a one-year contract worth $1 million. In 50 games last season with the San Jose Sharks, he had two goals and eight assists for 10 points. He missed the last 22 games of the regular season and 13 playoff games with an upper body injury, as well as nine games early in the 2010-11 season with an upper body injury. Not a bad depth signing for the Blues, as Huskins will bring plenty of defensive depth to the team's defense. Look for him to play as the sixth or seventh defenseman next season.

Sharks Re-Sign Defenseman Kent Huskins to Two-Year Deal

The San Jose Sharks announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed defenseman Kent Huskins to a two-year contract worth $3.4 million. The deal averages out to $1.7 million per season. The Sharks acquired Huskins and Travis Moen at the 2009 trade deadline from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for minor leaguers Nick Bonino and Timo Pielmeier. Huskins suffered a broken foot in January and missed the rest of the regular season. He didn’t get a chance to suit up with the Sharks, but he appeared in 33 games last season with the Ducks, scoring two goals and four assists for six points. Not a bad signing for the Sharks, as Huskins gives the team plenty of defensive depth. Look for him to play on the third defensive pairing as either the fifth or sixth defenseman.

Sharks Add Moen, Huskins at Trade Deadline

The San Jose Sharks added some toughness to their lineup on Wednesday by acquiring left wing Travis Moen and defenseman Kent Huskins from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for prospect center Nick Bonino, prospect goaltender Timo Pielmeier, and a conditional draft pick. The Sharks had been rumored to looking to add a gritty player to their team at the deadline. In 63 games this season, Moen has four goals and seven assists for 11 points and 77 penalty minutes. Huskins, who currently on injured reserve with a broken right foot, has played in 33 games, scoring two goals and four assists for six points and 27 penalty minutes. Moen and Huskins give the Sharks plenty of toughness and gritty play at their respected positions. Moen's role as a shutdown player will be very valuable to the Sharks in the playoffs. Bonino is a highly touted forward who could fit in nicely with the Ducks, while Pielmeier gives them another prospect goaltender.