EXCEPTIONAL STATUS: San Jose Sharks’ Michael Misa OPENS UP on OHL & Rookie Season In NHL

San Jose Sharks' rising star Michael Misa opens up about his whirlwind rookie year, highlighted by showdowns with NHL legends and the pressure of being an exceptional status OHL phenom. Can Misa and fellow sensation Macklin Celebrini ignite a new era and end San Jose’s playoff drought? JD Young explores Misa’s journey from Saginaw to the Sharks, his mentorship with Tyler Toffoli, and instant chemistry with Igor Chernyshov. Key insights include behind-the-scenes details on the exceptional status process, overcoming injury setbacks, and the team’s revamped culture under Mike Grier. Misa shares what it’s like to train with Celebrini in Vancouver, previews Kiefer Sherwood and Mason Marchment’s roles, and reflects on World Juniors battles—plus, who’s the biggest Star Wars superfan on the team? Sharks’ playoff ambitions are clear, but will their top young talent be enough to push them into contention?