Sharks ink Radim Simek to 4-year extension

The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Radim Simek to a four-year extension, the team announced Monday. The deal is reportedly worth $9 million, according to CapFriendly.

Simek is in the final season of a two-year, $1.35-million contract he signed with the Sharks in 2018 after playing for the AHL's San Jose Barracuda in 2017-18. Simek spent five years playing in the Czech Republic before coming to North America.

"Radim has been an integral piece of our team defense for the last two seasons," general manager Doug Wilson said. "His style of play blends a sound defensive game, coupled with a heavy physical ingredient and good puck-moving skills."

The 27-year-old has appeared in 47 games with the Sharks this season, recording two goals, seven assists, 91 hits, and averaging 17:08 in ice time.