Confirmed with Link: Pohlkamp signs ELC (2 years x $1.5m AAV, starts 26-27)
- Thread starter LadyStanley
- Start date
beanie
Registered User
- Jan 1, 2023
- 6,321
- 8,978
OrrNumber4
Registered User
- Jul 25, 2002
- 17,988
- 9,697
Can always count on LS to be the first to post the news!
He can't play any AHL games if he signed an ELC and not an ATO. He probably won't play tomorrow either but his contract should still burn year 1 of his ELC, so he effectively has a 2 year ELC. It was important to sign him now though because he could just walk to free agency if he stuck around for one more year.
wish he was doing the ATO to go to Cuda but his injuries may prevent that anyway
edit: btw was this why the board crashed?
edit: btw was this why the board crashed?
VeniVidiVlasic
Registered User
There is no plausible reason, other than maybe Korky is finally, actually making a return to Sharks to fulfill the hopes and dreams of the rumor mill from 20+ years ago… That being said, its just a clunky on an iPhone as ever…edit: btw was this why the board crashed?
What would our floating-pool-chair wanna bes do if it was us considering “what is best for me?”
Ato - would this not reduces a year of career earnings because the ELC doesn't start until next year. At the momet, he may be thinking that after this ELC, he’ll be a bonafied NHLer earning a few multiples over league minimum 10-15 years down the road, so it’s life altering dineros for almost everyone. - There is also an assumption that his injuries are 1-2 weeks from clearance and we could be looking at stepping in for round 2, meaning The Cuda are presumed likely favorites in round 1 so the odds are he plays near term and this was worth something. This is a play to show the brass that he’s in it for the love of playing.
ELC - may not play until fall, which is a buzzkill for us, glory demanders. Google says he’s a marketing major. I wonder how financially minded his general sphere of influence is beyond his agent, which google says is Dean Grillo and has longstanding and interested ties with the Sharks, was even a 1991 draft pick of Los Tiberones. DEAN GRILLO — O2K Sports Management Active players more recently in the organization include Jett Woo, Ozzy Weisblatt, Walker Duehr, and Derrick Pouliout (sp?) and take that with a gran of salt if it means anything in how he advises Poulkamp to navigate his future as all of these guys came hoping a new opportunity and none did much to hold an NHL roster spot and moved on pretty quickly. We obviously have different aspirations for Pohlkamp, more of a Colin Graf but defenseman result.
He just won the National Championship injured. He’s given the season his 110%, so its hard to fault him for picking a path that is both more financially lucrative and focuses more on being ready to impress in the fall for a better chance at cracking the opening night roster. Especially when that could mean a coulple-few extra million dineros by the time he retires.
Last edited:
hohosaregood
Banned
- Sep 1, 2011
- 33,591
- 16,777
when i saw the report, i totally thought they were going to burn this season with the final game. glad to see it starts next year.
ThorNton Apologist
Jumbo needs a cup
beanie
Registered User
- Jan 1, 2023
- 6,321
- 8,978
He doesn't even have to play any games to burn the year. I've been wondering in what situations a player would choose not to burn? When it's not clear if they will be an NHL or AHL player?
beanie
Registered User
- Jan 1, 2023
- 6,321
- 8,978
Welcome to the San Jose Sharks!! Congratulations to you for signing.
67 others
Registered User
Can't wait to see him.
At the prospects skate he looked like the best dman
At the prospects skate he looked like the best dman
Emperor Joe Thornton
Registered User
Star Platinum
Registered User
- Mar 20, 2025
- 5,542
- 10,778
TheBigDrunkPanda
Registered User
- Oct 19, 2021
- 1,275
- 2,801
Patty Ice
Actual Serving Size
