Sharks, AHL defenseman mutually agree to terminate contract

The San Jose Sharks on Wednesday placed defenseman Valtteri Pulli on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his NHL contract.

“Valtteri requested to play in Europe and we mutually agreed to terminate his contract,” Sharks assistant general manager Joe Will said in a statement. “We want to thank Valtteri for his contributions to the organization and wish him all the best.”

Pulli, 23, was signed to a two-year, two-way contract by the Sharks in May 2023 after he played...