The San Jose Sharks have added veteran forward Brett Leason to a one‑year, two‑way contract, a strategic move that bolsters their depth ahead of the new season.
Leason spent the previous campaign with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, where he recorded 44 points — 14 goals and 30 assists — across 56 games, ranking fourth on the team in scoring and third in assists.
Award‑Winning Recognition
The 27‑year‑old was honored with the E.J. McGuire Award of Excellence during the 2018‑19 season, recognizing his exemplary sportsmanship and dedication, and he has logged 226 NHL appearances for the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks, contributing 54 points.
Leason also represented Team Canada at the 2019 World Junior Championship, tallying five points in five games, and he brings a six‑foot‑five, 220‑pound presence to the Sharks' lineup.
Drafted by Washington in the second round of the 2019 NHL Draft, Leason’s professional journey includes stints with the Capitals, the AHL’s Hershey Bears, and the WHL’s Tri‑City Americans and Prince Albert Raiders, the latter of which captured a championship in 2019.