San Jose Sharks
· 2026-06-28
The San Jose Sharks signed forward Zack Ostapchuk to a four-year contract worth $2.35 million AAV, as announced by General Manager Mike Grier.
Ostapchuk set career bests with four goals and seven points in 59 NHL games played in 2025-26.
He also set a personal best at the face-off dot with a 51.6-percent face-off win percentage.
The signing of Ostapchuk is a significant move for the Sharks, who are looking to strengthen their lineup.
Ostapchuk's skills on the ice, including his face-off win percentage, will be valuable to the team.
The Sharks are currently 11th in the Western Conference with a 39-35 record, on a W1 streak.
Ostapchuk will look to build on his career bests in the upcoming season.
He has played in 122 career games in the league, scoring 11 points.
Prior to his professional career, Ostapchuk played in four seasons in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Vancouver Giants.
He helped Canada win Gold at the 2022 and 2023 World Junior Championships.
Ostapchuk was originally selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 2021 NHL Draft.
He was acquired by the Sharks from Ottawa along with Noah Gregor and a second-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.
The Sharks are looking to make a push in the Western Conference, and the signing of Ostapchuk is a step in the right direction.
Ostapchuk's experience in the AHL, where he played 11 games with the San Jose Barracuda, will also be beneficial.
He scored four points, including three goals, in those 11 games.
The Sharks' lineup is taking shape, and the addition of Ostapchuk is an exciting development for fans.