According to multiple media outlets the San Jose Sharks are extremely close to signing UFA goalie Antti Niemi.
Niemi became a UFA just a couple of weeks ago after the Chicago Blackhawks walked away from his arbitration award due to their lack of cap space.
Niemi proved he was a legitimate NHL starter last season as he had 7 shutouts and won 26 games in just 39 starts during the regular season.
In the playoffs you could say Niemi was even better as he posted a record of 16-6 and made a fair share of big time saves in clutch situations.
In San Jose Niemi will likely get the majority of the starts but will not start as many games as a Ryan Miller or Henrik Lundqvist as the Sharks are quite content with Antero Niittymaki.
The deal between Niemi and the Sharks is expected to be a one-year deal worth approximately two million dollars.
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