The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Carson Wetsch to a three-year, entry-level contract after he was selected in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old right winger served as captain of the Kelowna Rockets, recording 72 points in 65 games during the 2025-26 season. Standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 201 pounds, Wetsch is praised for his high motor and defensive skills, projecting as a versatile bottom-six winger. His signing is part of San Jose’s rebuild, with Wetsch expected to join the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda for the 2026-27 season.
