Sharks acquire D Calen Addison from Wild

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Calen Addison from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday in exchange for forward Adam Raska and a fifth-round pick in 2026 NHL Draft.

Addison, 23, has recorded five points -- all assists -- and a minus-3 rating in 12 games this season with the Wild. He signed a one-year, $825,000 contract with the Wild on Sept. 19.

"Calen is a talented young defenseman who sees the ice well and moves the puck well," Sharks general manager Mike Grier said. "He is a very good player on the power play, and we are excited to add him to our group."

Addison has totaled 38 points (five goals, 33 assists) and a minus-24 rating in 92 career games with Minnesota.

The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Addison in the second round (No. 53 overall) in the 2018 NHL Draft. The Wild acquired him in a Feb. 10, 2020, trade along with forward Alex Galchenyuk and a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, sending forward Jason Zucker to Pittsburgh.

Raska, 22, did not record a point in eight career games with the Sharks.