SAN JOSE –- Timo Meier is realistic. Despite being the ninth overall pick in the 2015 draft, the 18-year-old knows he’s facing long odds to make the opening night roster. The Sharks only have one or two openings for forward jobs, and Meier isn’t likely to fill one of those vacancies.
But he’s still in camp with just 11 days to go until the regular season, and on a line with fellow first rounder Nikolay Goldobin and center Ben Smith on Friday night vs. Arizona, Meier was a noticeable player in San Jose’s 3-1 preseason win. Although he didn’t get on the score sheet in a little more than 13 minutes of ice time, Meier recorded two shots on goal (and five attempts), as well as five hits, tying teammate Mike Brown for the game high.