Emond was released from his PTO with the Canadiens on Saturday.
The 23-year-old netminder was selected in the sixth round (176th overall) by the Sharks in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Emond was part of the trade that sent Timo Meier from San Jose to New Jersey in February, but he wasn't retained by the Devils, making him a free agent at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
San Jose sent Emond, Timo Meier (upper body), Timur Ibragimov, Santeri Hatakka, Scott Harrington and a fifth-round pick to the Devils on Sunday in exchange for Fabian Zetterlund, Nikita Okhotyuk, Andreas Johnsson, Shakir Mukhamadullin and draft three picks, including a 2023 first.
Emond has appeared in four games with ECHL Wichita this season. He posted a 4.48 GAA and an .867 save percentage in 12 games with AHL San Jose during the 2021-22 campaign. The 22-year-old won't be fantasy relevant anytime soon.
Emond was demoted to AHL San Jose on Sunday, according to CapFriendly.
Emond has spent the last several seasons in the QMJHL and hasn't made his AHL debut yet. Expect the 20-year-old to spend most of next season in the minors.
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Sharks' Zachary Emond: Jumps up to taxi squad
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Emond was promoted to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Emond split time between Rouyn-Noranda and Saint John in the QMJHL this season. The 20-year-old goalie will likely need some time in the minors before he can begin to challenge for an NHL job.
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Sharks' Zachary Emond: Inks entry-level contract
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Emond signed a standard, entry-level deal with the Sharks on Friday.
Emond was selected in the sixth round of the 2018 NHL Draft by the Sharks. The Canadian recorded a regular-season record of 24-0-1 in the QMJHL while also leading the league in shutouts (seven), GAA (1.73) and save percentage (.923) this past season.
