Michael Misa’s World Juniors Invite—Will He SHATTER Expectations for Team Canada?

San Jose Sharks prepare for a turning point as top prospect Michael Misa eyes a spot with Team Canada at the World Juniors, signaling major development opportunities ahead. Can Misa’s return to high-level competition rekindle his momentum, and should Sharks fans expect a longer NHL stint or a potential OHL return? JD Young spotlights how this decision could shape both the player's growth and the Sharks’ prospect pipeline. JD Young also dissects Sam Dickinson’s surge in trust from the Sharks coaching staff, analyzing his increased ice time and special teams involvement. The special teams' inconsistency, especially on the power play and penalty kill, raises strategic questions for San Jose as they navigate a tough schedule. With winnable matchups on the horizon and evolving roster dynamics, can the Sharks capitalize and build a winning formula? Don’t miss this comprehensive breakdown of San Jose’s path forward. Check out the podcast on Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube . Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.