Sharks Retain Sam Dickinson for NHL Season, Skips World Juniors

The San Jose Sharks have decided to keep 19-year-old defenseman Sam Dickinson with the team, opting against sending him to the World Junior Championship. The 2024 11th overall pick has appeared in 27 of 36 games this season, recording one goal and two assists, while averaging nearly 15 minutes of ice time. GM Mike Grier and coach Ryan Warsofsky discussed the move, with Warsofsky expressing reservations about sending him back to junior hockey to establish strong NHL habits. Dickinson previously competed in the 2023 WJC.