Michael Misa, selected second overall by the San Jose Sharks, aspires to join the team as an 18-year-old. Patrick Marleau, the franchise's all-time leader in various statistics, shared insights from his own experience of breaking into the NHL, recalling a challenging start. He noted that the game has evolved, allowing recent draftees like Misa to utilize their skills earlier. Misa is committed to hard work this summer to enhance his performance, receiving mentorship from Marleau and Joe Thornton, including tips for improving his on-ice awareness and skills.
Marleau noted, "Usually, when guys came in, they were put on the fourth line, third line. You kind of pay your dues a little bit. But the game's changed..."
Misa stated, "It's going to take a lot of hard work and dedication. I think that this summer is going to be big for me to keep getting stronger and improve my game..."
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