Ryan Merkley
24-Year-Old
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Signed a one-year contract with KHL Kunlun in August of 2023.
Signs one-year contract in KHL
Merkley signed a one-year contract with Kunlun of the KHL on Friday.
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Merkley spent last season in the AHL, scoring a pair of goals with six assists in 28 games with the Eagles. He started the season with AHL San Jose, managing 14 assists in 30 games before he was dealt to Colorado with Matt Nieto for Jacob MacDonald and Martin Kaut. Merkley has been a bit of a disappointment after being drafted 21st overall in 2018. He'll try to get his career back on track with Kunlun, the lone KHL team playing in China.
Merkley spent last season in the AHL, scoring a pair of goals with six assists in 28 games with the Eagles. He started the season with AHL San Jose, managing 14 assists in 30 games before he was dealt to Colorado with Matt Nieto for Jacob MacDonald and Martin Kaut. Merkley has been a bit of a disappointment after being drafted 21st overall in 2018. He'll try to get his career back on track with Kunlun, the lone KHL team playing in China.
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Merkley tore up the OHL in 2019-20, accumulating 15 goals and 76 points for the London Knights. The 20-year-old right-shot blueliner will likely compete for a third-pairing job during the Sharks' training camp, but he'll need to outplay Jacob Middleton to get the roster spot. It's entirely possible Merkley will require a year or two of seasoning in the AHL, but dynasty managers will want to keep an eye on his progress regardless of where he plays. The first-round pick from 2018 is on the fast track to the NHL and should make a big impact when he can stay with the big club full time.
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Acquired by Avalanche
Merkley was acquired along with Matt Nieto by Colorado from San Jose in exchange for Jacob MacDonald and Martin Kaut on Wednesday.
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Loaned to AHL
Merkley was reassigned to the AHL on Saturday.
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Logs power-play helper
Merkley posted a power-play assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.
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Pockets assist in win
Merkley notched an assist and two PIM in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Ducks.
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Joins big club
Merkley was recalled from AHL San Jose on Monday, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
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Expected to sign in KHL
Merkley is expected to sign a contract with Kunlun of the KHL, according to Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com.
ANALYSIS
Merkley has been a disappointment since he was drafted in the first round, 21st overall, by the Sharks in 2018. He played 39 games for San Jose during the 2021-22 season, scoring once and adding five assists.
Merkley has been a disappointment since he was drafted in the first round, 21st overall, by the Sharks in 2018. He played 39 games for San Jose during the 2021-22 season, scoring once and adding five assists.