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As Sharks’ Dickinson Makes NHL Debut, Fellow Top Prospect Waits His Turn
Sam Dickinson is among several young players the Sharks are integrating as part of their rebuild, aiming for growth after back-to-back seasons at the bottom of standings.
- On Saturday, rookie defenseman Sam Dickinson will make his NHL debut when the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center, confirmed Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky.
- Dickinson and Michael Misa made the roster out of training camp but were healthy scratches in Thursday's opener.
- During Friday's practice Sam Dickinson took rushes with Dmitry Orlov, replacing Shakir Mukhamadullin ahead of the game, and paired with Orlov at the start of Saturday's game.
- Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov will make his season debut Saturday after posting a.923 AHL save percentage last year, entering his first full NHL season.
- This year the San Jose Sharks feel they can build on positives from their season opener, with management saying they aim to take a step forward despite no one thinking they have a realistic playoff chance.
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East Bay Times
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SAN JOSE – Sharks owner Hasso Plattner had a direct answer this week when it came to what he expects from his team this season. “I hope we don’t have to go for McKenna,” Plattner said Thursday of Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, thought to be the best player available in next year’s NHL Draft. “I just talked to (coach Ryan Warsofsky), ‘No McKenna here now,’ and (general manager) Mike (Grier) said, ‘Absolutely not, absolutely not.’” After finish…
Marin Independent Journal
Sharks’ top defense prospect to make NHL debut vs. Anaheim Ducks
SAN JOSE – Rookie defenseman Sam Dickinson will make his NHL debut on Saturday when the San Jose Sharks host the Anaheim Ducks in the second game of the season for both teams. Dickinson took rushes with Dmitry Orlov during Friday’s practice at Sharks Ice, replacing Shakir Mukhamadullin, who had two assists in just 12:45 of ice time in San Jose’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center. Dickinson, the Sharks’ top prospect on d…
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