Sharks re-sign Hertl to 4-year deal

The San Jose Sharks re-signed forward Tomas Hertl to a four-year contract Monday, the team announced. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Hertl's reported annual average salary is $5.625 million, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic.

"Tomas took a big step forward last season, both on and off the ice, and we feel that he is just starting to hit his prime," Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said.

"He has the ability to be a dominant player in this League and proved during the playoffs that he can take over any given game with his combination of skill and strength. His capability to play both center and the wing gives our team some flexibility, and he has one of the most infectious personalities in our dressing room. We're excited he made this commitment to our organization."

Hertl is coming off a season in which he produced a career-high 22 goals to go along with 24 assists. He also led the Sharks in game-winning goals with five, and paced the club in faceoff wins with 587.

In 10 playoff contests for San Jose last season, Hertl registered six goals and three assists. The Czech native was selected by the Sharks in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft, 17th overall.