Sharks place Swedish forward on unconditional waivers

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the San Jose Sharks have placed Swedish forward Joel Kellman on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a contract buyout.

The 27-year-old has spent the entire 2021-22 season in the American Hockey League with the Sharks' affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. In ten games with the Barracuda, Kellman had four points (one goal, three assists), eight penalty minutes, and was a minus-four.

Johan Svensson of Expressen.se is reporting that Kellman will be returning to Europe and that the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League are likely the front runners to sign him.

"SportExpressen has fully confirmed that Kellman will return to Europe. Sources have told us this evening that there is a possibility of Kellman signing with the Växjö Lakers," Svensson said.

Joel Kellman (SJ) is on unconditional waivers for purposes of contract termination— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 14, 2021

Joel Kellman kommer att vända hem till Europa igen. Det har jag fått bekräftat. Flera tipsare har hört av sig om att nästa adress blir Växjö. Det har jag dock ej fått bekräftat.
Så Europa nästa. Växjö hett spår. Nöjer oss så. https://t.co/p9OFRVDRj5— Johan Svensson (@MrMadhawk) December 14, 2021

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