The San Jose Sharks have acquired forward Patrick Giles from the Florida Panthers in exchange for goaltender Vitek Vanecek.
Giles, 25, has spent the majority of the 2024-25 season with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers, posting five goals and two assists in 39 games. He also made his NHL debut with the Panthers this season, appearing in nine games.
A third-year pro out of Boston College, Giles has played 187 games in the AHL, all with Charlotte, totaling 21 goals and 23 assists for 44 points.
Giles originally signed as a free agent with the Panthers on Sept. 20, 2022.