James Sheppard has signed a one-year contract with the Sharks.

Sheppard has signed a one-year, 1.3 million contract with the Sharks.

Analysis:

Sheppard had his struggles last year, but ended the season on a strong note, picking up three goals and 11 assists in the final 24 games of the season. He also registered two goals and four assists through seven playoff games. That could be a sign of a breakout campaign to come in 2014-15.