San Jose Sharks Sign First-Rounder Sam Dickinson To 3-Year Deal

The San Jose Sharks continue to build up a stockpile of impressive young talent, today making good on their No. 11 overall selection from last month's NHL Draft, signing Sam Dickinson to a three-year entry-level contract.

Sam Dickinson, the #SJSharks 2024 1st Round 11th Overall Selection, has signed his entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/aI5gO0qGDZ
— Shark City Hockey - San Jose Sharks Fandom (@SharkCityHockey) July 10, 2024

His deal comes with a cap hit of $975,000 and an AAV of $1.758M.

Dickinson, 6'3", 204 pounds, an offensive defenseman, had an outstanding year with the London Knights of the OHL in junior, racking up 70 points on 18 goals and 52 assists in 68 games, with a stunning plus/minus of +56. Yes, he is a two-way player, despite those eye-popping offensive stats.

It was a coup for the Sharks to get Dickinson at No. 11, as he was ranked as high as No. 6 in this year's draft by Bob McKenzie, and in the Top 10 on every other major draft board.

The big d-man immediately began enjoying the moment right after he was drafted.

"I've always wanted to do this" - Sam Dickinson 😁🖊️ pic.twitter.com/HN0MXM6AUC
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) June 29, 2024

#SJSharks fans are going to love Sam Dickinson’s personality. He’s goofy, yet focused & determined, a lot like Ferraro.

e.g. “I have full belief & faith in myself that I’m the best defenceman in the draft.” (via @LFPress)

SJS snagged Bob McKenzie’s 6th ranked prospect at #11. pic.twitter.com/YIv3GGJkjl
— SnipeCity420  (@SnipeCity420) June 29, 2024

Having just turned 18, Dickinson will most likely be spending his 2024-25 season back with the London Knights, as he is not eligible to be assigned to the AHL for two more years.

The Toronto native is the second, and much less ballyhooed, of the Sharks' first-rounders to sign, as they got No. 1 overall pick Macklin Celebrini's signature on a deal this past weekend.