The San Jose Sharks sign defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract, according to multiple reports. The deal carries a $4.5 million average annual value (AAV). The Sharks are reported to be buying up two of Kesselring’s unrestricted free agent (UFA) seasons. Sources note that he was a pending restricted free agent (RFA) at the time of signing, and that the contract does not include any trade protections. The reports focus on the terms of the agreement and the context of where Kesselring sits on San Jose’s roster. No additional on-ice details, performance projections, or other personnel moves are included in the provided summaries. Overall, the coverage is consistent that the Sharks have secured Kesselring under a new multi-year contract valued at $13.5 million, with an AAV of $4.5 million, and that the organization has control over future UFA years through the structure of the contract.