Former Sharks Forward Signs in KHL

Former San Jose Sharks forward Justin Bailey has signed a one-year deal with Kazakh club Barys Astana of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League.

Bailey, who was drafted by his hometown Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the 2013 NHL Draft, joined the Sharks organization during the 2023-24 season. Initially, he signed just an American Hockey League level deal with the San Jose Barracuda, but after a month or so, he earned an NHL deal and was called back up to the NHL for the first time since the 2021-22 season.