San Jose Sharks ink yet another player from the 2022 draft class
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Hey there, puck heads! We've got some tasty hockey news for ya – the San Jose Sharks have snagged another talent from their 2022 draft class! They've inked defenseman Mattias Hävelid to a three-year entry-level contract.
You might be wondering, "Who the heck is Mattias Hävelid?" Well, let me spill the beans. Mattias is a Swedish defenseman, selected by the Sharks in the second round (45th overall) of – you guessed it – the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. There appears to be a smidge of debate about his draft year, with some sources pointing towards 2021 and others insisting on 2022.
Mattias' pops, Niclas Hävelid, had a stint in the NHL himself, playing for Anaheim, Atlanta, and New Jersey from 1999 to 2009.
Mattias represented Sweden in the 2021 IIHF Under-18 Men's World Championship and the 2024 World Juniors, helping the Swedes nail down a silver medal.
Now, let's discuss his new deal with the Sharks. This three-year contract starts next season and will keep him with the Sharks until the 2027-28 campaign. Mattias stands a spry 5'10'' and tips the scales at 176 lbs. In his Swedish Hockey League (SHL) career with Linköping and Djurgårdens, he's notched up 19 points in 110 career games. Last season, he ended up with 14 points and a plus-seven rating in 18 games for Djurgårdens in the HockeyAllsvenskan, which helped them regain their spot in the SHL [2][4].
So, there it is – another piece of the future for the San Jose Sharks! Be sure to save, share and pass on this scoop to your puck-loving buddies.
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- In the process of signing his entry-level contract, Mattias Hävelid might want to familiarize himself with the San Jose Sharks' privacy policy and terms of use to ensure a smooth transition to their HQ.
- As a health-conscious athlete, Mattias Hävelid may find the resources for healthtrition at the Sharks' HQ beneficial to maintain his physical well-being, given his commitment to sports such as football and ice hockey.
- With his passion for sports extending beyond football and ice hockey, Mattias Hävelid could potentially express enthusiasm for watching games together with his teammates during downtime at the San Jose Sharks' HQ.
