San Jose Sharks top prospects look to finish strong junior careers

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Photo: San Jose prospect Alexis Vanier has pro-ready size and has scored some goals in his QMJHL career, but has work to do on his mobility if he wants a shot at the next level (courtesy of Francois Laplante/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)


</p>The San Jose Sharks have nine players playing in Canadian Junior Hockey during the 2015-16 season, and two playing in the USHL. This group of young players features some of the most promising and intriguing skaters in the prospect pool – including the team’s number one prospect, Timo Meier.



QMJHL

Timo Meier, W, Halifax Mooseheads
Acquired: 1st round (9th overall), 2015

The Sharks’ top pick in last summer’s draft has had a challenging time adapting to his new role as captain of the Mooseheads.… read more

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[DonskoiDonscored]

Joakim Ryan’s first AHL season might not look impressive on the statsheet with just two points in October, but Ryan’s play since the start of the season has been outstanding. He has been a solid puck carrier, strong in all situations, and one of the best defensemen on the team. In a more high powered offense he might actually catch the attention of more outsiders

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[Led Zappa]

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Is he going to become the Sharks next 7th round miracle?

 

[hohosaregood]

Is he going to become the Sharks next 7th round miracle?

Another 7th round defenseman to boot.

 

[DonskoiDonscored]

Is he going to become the Sharks next 7th round miracle?

overaged 7th rounder at that

 

[The Nemesis]

I say it every time, but damn those Sherbrooke jerseys are gorgeous.

 

[Bowie22]

CHL jerseys in general are pretty cool.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

As long as Ryan is faster than Irwin i'm okay giving him a chance.

 

[DoctorDoak]

One interesting fact surrounding this unfortunate string of events is that without Chartier in the lineup the Rockets are 12-3-1-0 this season. As good as the young center was last year, Chartier’s success looks more and more like it was the product of Nick Merkley and the Rockets system.

Correlation /= causation. How do we know the Rockets wouldn't be even better with a healthy Chartier in the lineup?