Sharks sign Michael Misa to entry level contract with training camp on horizon

SAN JOSE The San Jose Sharks got another major piece of business done Wednesday announcing the signing of first-round draft pick Michael Misa to a three-year entry-level contract Michael is a gifted sportsman and a hard worker who we are excited to bring into our organization Sharks general manager Mike Grier stated in a declaration We are looking forward to his continued advancement as part of our group Misa was taken second overall by the Sharks at the NHL Draft in June after he led all CHL players in scoring in - with points with the Saginaw Spirit to earn Ontario Hockey League OHL Participant of the Year honors Misa became the first competitor in Spirit history to lead the CHL in scoring had the largest part points for an under- player since tied John Tavares and boasted the eighth-highest point total in a single season in CHL history His goals were the most of by an OHL competitor since the - season Patrick Kane and was tied for third-most by a draft-eligible skater in OHL history Misa is taking part in the Sharks rookie camp on Wednesday and Thursday before the squad leaves to play in the Golden State Rookie Faceoff this weekend with games against prospects from the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings Since he was drafted Misa commented his goal was to play in the NHL this upcoming season eschewing prospective chances to play the NCAA level to try and win an NHL job once the Sharks main camp gets underway on Sept Including Collin Graf the Sharks already have forwards who are projected to be on the NHL roster this year This offseason the Sharks added Jeff Skinner Adam Gaudette Ryan Reaves and Philipp Kurashev to the mix Please check back for updates to this story