"They've been focusing a lot on the forward group and are still a bit thin on the blueline. The fact that Pronman has included Dickinson in that article is quite telling. While the youngster seems destined for a promising future, he has yet to play a single game of professional hockey. As a result, I believe it's a bit premature to say the Sharks are close to the Cup when their top blueliner hasn't skated in a professional game."
"In net, the Sharks' top option is Yaroslav Askarov. Although he was a high draft pick by the Nashville Predators at the 2020 draft, taken 11th overall, he has only played 16 NHL games, with a combined 3.01 goals-against average and a save percentage of .899, which is below .900. He has done well in the AHL, but so has Cayden Primeau, and that success hasn't translated well to the NHL."
Montreal Canadiens made the playoffs last season and were excluded from the rebuilding-team ranking; they would place fourth if included. San Jose tops the rebuilding list on the strength of elite young forwards Macklin Celebrini, Michael Misa, Will Smith, and Sam Dickinson. San Jose remains thin on the blueline, with Dickinson yet to play a professional game. Yaroslav Askarov has only 16 NHL games with a 3.01 goals-against average and a .899 save percentage; AHL success for Askarov and Cayden Primeau has not translated to NHL performance. Utah and Anaheim follow San Jose due to notable organizational steps and prospect depth.
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