San Jose Sharks: Top 8 prospects worth getting excited about

6. Alexander True

Danish centerman Alexander True, who, in his third AHL season with San Jose Barracuda, finally received his first ever NHL call up. He was able to appear in 12 games with the Sharks, where he posted four assists. It has been quite the progression for the now 23-year-old, who only had a career high of 40 points in the WHL during his three years in the league.

Since becoming a professional hockey player, True has really developed his offensive game. In 40 AHL games this past season, he was able to put up 11 goals and 25 points. While these are solid numbers, it was somewhat of a disappointment compared to the 24 goals and 55 points in 68 games he had the year prior.

Regardless, he has improved a ton over the past few years and has become one of the Sharks better prospects. Though it will take a very good camp, he has a chance to make the teams opening day line up this next season.

5. Sasha Chmelevski

The San Jose Sharks made what appears to be one of their better late round picks in quite some time when they selected centerman Sasha Chmelevski in the 6th round (185 overall) of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

After being drafted, the Huntington Beach, California native played two more seasons in the OHL for the Ottawa 67’s, where he put up solid offensive numbers including his final season of 35 goals and 70 points in 56 games.

Fast forward to this past season, which marked Chmelevski’s first as a pro, and his offensive talent was on display. Despite being just 20-years-old for the entirety of the season, he was able to put up 11 goals and 27 points in 42 games. While those numbers will need to be improved upon next season, it was an impressive start to his professional career.