The San Jose Sharks have signed netminder Alexei Melnichuk, agent Dan Milstein confirmed Monday.

Melnichuk posted a .930 save percentage in 16 games with SKA Saint Petersburg this season.

The Sharks were reportedly the front-runners to land the 21-year-old.

San Jose was in need of goaltending depth, considering the struggles of starter Martin Jones and the pending unrestricted free-agent status of backup Aaron Dell.

Melnichuk was the youngest of SKA's three primary goalies this season, but he outperformed his older counterparts.

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