The San Jose Sharks signed forward Alexander Wennberg to a three-year, $18-million contract extension, the club announced Sunday.
Wennberg has seven goals and 19 assists for 26 points in 41 games this season. His assist total is tied for second on the Sharks. Wennberg is averaging a career-high 20:34 this season, which ranks second among San Jose forwards behind Macklin Celebrini.
The 31-year-old Wennberg was set to become an unrestricted free agent in July.