With October winding down, the Sharks have some interesting decisions coming up regarding Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson and their ELC contracts. CHL players 19 or under have to be returned to the CHL for a full season if they are not on an NHL roster. Additionally, the San Jose Sharks sit at 49 contracts, not including Misa or Dickinson, who won't be converted to standard contracts until they reach nine games. NHL teams are only allowed 50 standard contracts.
Let's start with the easier decision of the two in Michael Misa. Drafted 2nd overall in last year's draft, the 18-year-old center has transitioned nicely with 3 points in 6 games, and is looking comfortable down the middle to start his career.