The Sharks have reassigned center Zack Ostapchuk and defenseman Jack Thompson to AHL San Jose to participate in the Calder Cup Playoffs following injuries that ended their regular seasons. Ostapchuk, acquired from the Senators, played 56 NHL games with limited offensive production but contributed physically and in faceoffs. Thompson, acquired from the Lightning, recorded 4-6-10 in 31 games with solid possession metrics; both players are candidates for next season’s roster, with Thompson needing a new contract as a pending restricted free agent.
