"Assuming Misa, 18, and Dickinson, 19, remain on the team's season-opening roster, it would mark the second straight year that two of San Jose's top teenage prospects will begin their professional careers in the NHL. Had Misa, the second overall pick in June's NHL Draft, and Dickinson, selected 11th overall last year, not made the Sharks roster this year, both would have had to return to their respective teams in the Ontario Hockey League."
"The Sharks would love to see Misa and Dickinson make a similar impact in their rookie years, but first, they must remain in the NHL for the entire season, as one or both can still be sent back to the OHL. If either player dresses for a 10th NHL game, the first year of their entry-level contracts would begin, bringing them a year closer to restricted free agency."
San Jose assigned forwards Ethan Cardwell and Zack Ostapchuk and defenseman Luca Cagnoni to the AHL Barracuda, and winger Pavol Regenda cleared waivers and returned to the AHL. Michael Misa (18) and Sam Dickinson (19) are positioned to start the season on the Sharks' NHL roster, which would mark a second straight year with two teenage prospects beginning their professional careers in San Jose. With Misa and Dickinson in town, the Sharks will have four players aged 20 or younger, including Macklin Celebrini (19) and Will Smith (20). Celebrini and Smith combined for 108 points in 144 games and finished third and sixth in Calder Trophy voting. If either Misa or Dickinson appears in a 10th NHL game, the first year of their entry-level contract would be triggered, moving them closer to restricted free agency. The Sharks open at home against the Golden Knights and play their 10th game on Oct. 28 in Utah.
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