Michael Misa, selected second overall by the San Jose Sharks, looks to make the team as an 18-year-old, drawing inspiration from Patrick Marleau's early career. Marleau, who faced initial challenges in his rookie season, notes that the current NHL allows younger players more opportunities to showcase their skills. Misa wants to improve during the summer and focus on strength training. He has received on-ice advice from legends Marleau and Joe Thornton, who emphasize the need for preparation and situational awareness in professional hockey.
For now, Misa, taken second overall by the Sharks at the draft in Los Angeles last Friday, simply wants to make the team, regardless of where he lines up.
It's going to take a lot of hard work and dedication, Misa said of making the Sharks roster. I think that this summer is going to be big for me to keep getting stronger and improve my game.
Marleau said Misa has the right mindset and work ethic necessary to potentially succeed in the NHL, echoing the importance of hard preparation and dedication.
Thornton, for instance, told Misa after a drill to make sure to scan the ice and look where his next touch would be before he got the puck.
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