Toffoli Returns to California But Signs With Rival Team Instead
It had been reported that the Los Angeles Kings had former King Tyler Toffoli on their radar and could be looking to reunite with him.
thehockeynews.comTyler Toffoli most recently signed a four-year contract with the San Jose Sharks for a total of $24 million (about $6 million per season). This deal was reported in mid-2024 and marked him returning to California to join the Sharks, after stints with the Devils and Jets that season.[2][3]
Key points:
- Contract: four years, $24 million, average annual value of $6 million.[2]
- Status: signed with the San Jose Sharks; expected to bolster their forward group during a Sharks rebuild.[6][2]
- Context: Toffoli has a history as a goal scorer, with back-to-back 30-goal seasons prior to the 2023-24 season.[5][2]
Illustration (quick snapshot):
- Team: San Jose Sharks
- Length: 4 years
- AAV: $6 million
- Notable: veteran scorer with championship pedigree (Stanley Cup with Los Angeles in 2014)[2]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date confirmations or compare Toffoli’s contract terms to similar players from that free-agent class. I can also summarize how this contract fit into San Jose’s broader rebuilding plan.[2]