Over the past few seasons, the San Jose Sharks have been taking steps forward towards being considered Stanley Cup Playoffs contenders once again, and after the 2025/26 campaign, many believed this year was the year for them to make the…
The San Jose Sharks have decided to make 20-year-old defenseman Sam Dickinson a healthy scratch for their 2026/27 season opener against the Florida Panthers. Dickinson, who was selected No. 11 overall in the NHL draft, played 72 games for San Jose in the 2025/26 season. Reporter Max Miller reports that the young blueliner is staying ready despite being left out of the lineup.
San Jose opted instead to start left-handed defensemen Darnell Nurse, Nolan Allan, and Dmitry Orlov for the opener. Following the veteran defensive additions of Nurse and Jacob Trouba, the article notes that Dickinson could potentially see time in the American Hockey League this season as the Sharks push for their first playoff appearance since 2019.
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