What will Collin Graf’s next contract look like?
Graf, 23, emerged as a likely core piece of the San Jose Sharks’ rebuild this season. The 6-foot-1 winger dropped 21 goals and 46 points, averaging 16:27 a night. That was sixth among Sharks forwards. Notably, Graf also led San Jose up front in overall penalty kill time, averaging 2:28 a night on the PK.
It was the right time for a breakout campaign for the pending RFA, and Graf, coming out of his entry-level contract, is due a hefty raise.
But how hefty?
Here are two contracts, short-term and long-term, that seem sensible for Graf and the Sharks, with comps.