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Jake Furlong News

Jake Furlong(Defenseman)(D)|Chicago Blackhawks CHI

Trade

Chicago has acquired Jake Furlong, Ryan Ellis and a 2028 4th round pick from San Jose for Laurent Brossoit, Nolan Allan and a 2028 7th round pick.

Furlong was drafted in the fifth round by the San Jose Sharks in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has two assists in 12 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) this season and has yet to play an NHL game.

Source:

Ben Pope 2026-01-08T20:40:53.822Z

Jake Furlong(Defenseman)(D)|Chicago Blackhawks CHI

Signing

San Jose has signed Jake Furlong to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Furlong was drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft (140th overall) and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks on Thursday. The 19-year-old Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) captain had seven goals, 43 assists, 40 PIMs and a +47 plus/minus in 67 games in 2022-23 in the Quebec league. He has returned to Halifax for his 2023-24 season.

Source:

NHL.com 2023-10-06T14:14:47.434Z