The first successful PTO has finally been announced!

Several players are attempting to crack an NHL roster after being given the opportunity to show their worth on a professional tryout contract.

On Friday, the the first successful professional tryout of 2022 was confirmed as the San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Scott Harrington to a one-year contract.

“Scott came into camp on a tryout, performed well, and earned his contract,” said GM Mike Grier. “He’s a high character person and we are excited to have him join the Sharks.”

Three weeks ago, Harrington agreed to a PTO in San Jose hoping to make the big club. He had spent the past six seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets and recorded one assist in seven games last season. He played primarily with the Cleveland Monsters of the American Hockey League during the 2021-22 campaign scoring three goals and four assists for seven points in 50 games.

Harrington was selected in the second round, 54th overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2011 NHL Draft. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1, 2015, as part of the Phil Kessel deal. Harrington suited up for just 10 games with the Maple Leafs before he was sent to the Columbus Blue Jackets along with a conditional draft pick for Kerby Rychel on June 25, 2016.

In 210 career NHL games, Harrington has seven goals and 31 assists for 38 points.

He is ready for more in San Jose.