Sharks cut 16 players from training camp roster

After one preseason game, the San Jose Sharks have narrowed their roster to 44 players.

Four players will return to their juniors clubs:

Joachim Blichfeld - F
Ivan Chekhovich - F
Vladislav Kotkov - F
Max Paddock - G

Twelve other players have been assigned to the San Jose Barracuda:

Michael Brodzinski - D
Cody Donaghey - D
Thomas Gregoire - D
Matt Fonteyne - F
Zach Frye - D
Josef Korenar - G
Jonathon Martin - F
Colby McAuley - F
Filip Sandberg - F
Alex Schoenborn - F
Jeffrey Viel - F
Evan Weinger - F

The most surprising cut is probably Ivan Chekhovich, who made a major impression in his first preseason game with 2 goals and 1 assist in the Sharks’ 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. It’s also interesting that goaltender Josef Korenar isn’t going to get a shot in a preseason game this year and will have to prove himself at the AHL level.

An updated training camp roster can be found here.