Sharks' G Martin Jones Contract Extension Talks 'Very Positive'
by Cutter Hicks, Sports 1140 KHTK
TSN's hockey insider Pierre LeBrun revealed Thursday during the latest episode of Insider Trading that a contract extension between goalie Martin Jones and the San Jose Sharks in early July is a likely green light.
As mentioned on Insider Trading, very positive contract talks between Sharks and Martin Jones camp. All signs point to early July extension
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 7, 2017
Before the start of the 2016 season, Jones' second with the Sharks, NHL.com published an article ranking Jones as no. 8 in their top-10 goalies in the league. He finished the season between the pipes with a 35-23-6 record and a 2.40 GAA.
He led the Sharks to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance during the 2015-16 season, where they were eliminated 4-2 by the Pittsburgh Penguins.