San Jose Sharks sign former second round pick to an NHL contract

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Matt Garland
September 30, 2022 (7:19 PM)

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The San Jose Sharks and defenceman Scott Harrington have agreed to a one-year contract. The Sharks brought Harrington to camp on a PTO contract. He has impressed management enough to earn a guaranteed contract.

"Scott came into camp on a tryout, performed well, and earned his contract. He's a high character person and we are excited to have him join the Sharks."

Harrington spent the previous six seasons in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, earning 37 points (seven goals, 30 assists) and 69 penalty minutes across 185 NHL games.

The defenseman appeared in seven games for the Blue Jackets in 2021-22, posting one assist, and collected seven points (three goals, four assists) in 50 American Hockey League (AHL) games with the Cleveland Monsters.

The 29 year old, has appeared in 210 NHL games with Columbus, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins, Harrington has registered 38 points (seven goals, 31 assists) and 77 penalty minutes. At the AHL level, he has scored 46 points (11 goals, 35 assists) in 193 games.

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