SAN JOSE, CA - San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has re-signed Forward Tomas Hertl (@TomasHertl48) to a four-year contract. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Tomas took a big step forward last season, both on and off the ice, and we feel that he is just starting to hit his prime," said Wilson. "He has the ability to be a dominant player in this League and proved during the playoffs that he can take over any given game with his combination of skill and strength. His capability to play both center and the wing gives our team some flexibility, and he has one of the most infectious personalities in our dressing room. We're excited he made this commitment to our organization."

Tweet from @TomasHertl48: So excited to be a Shark for 4 more years! Thank you to the entire Sharks organization, teammates, coaches, fans, friends and family for your support.See you in Shark Tank!��@SanJoseSharks

Hertl, 24, recorded 46 points (22 goals, 24 assists), 41 penalty minutes and 175 shots on goal in 79 games with San Jose this past season. He finished the 2017-18 regular season ranked second on the team in takeaways (60), tied for second in goals, fourth in power-play goals (six) while also leading the Sharks in game-winning goals (five) and faceoff wins (587). The fifth-year center set career-highs in goals, penalty minutes, power-play goals and game-winning goals, and tied his career mark for points. He ranked second amongst Sharks forwards in blocked shots (71) and shorthanded time on ice per game (1:31) and third amongst San Jose forwards in hits (84). Among all NHL forwards with at least 20 goals, Hertl ranked second, behind Logan Couture, in blocked shots.