Michael Misa soaks in knowledge from Sharks icons, is steadfast in his goal

SAN JOSE Meager people can relate to what San Jose Sharks prospect Michael Misa is going through right now better than Patrick Marleau Like Misa Marleau came into the Sharks organization as a second overall selection at the NHL Draft and hoped to make the band as an -year-old out of training camp Marleau of program put the work in and was able to impress then-coach Darryl Sutter enough to begin his professional career right away and later become the franchise s all-time leader in games played goals and points Still it was far from easy in the beginning Usually when guys came in they were put on the fourth line third line You kind of pay your dues a little bit Marleau disclosed of his rookie season But the battle s changed and the league s changed where guys are able to come in and then use their skill right away and get top line opportunities For now Misa taken second overall by the Sharks at the draft in Los Angeles last Friday totally wants to make the unit regardless of where he lines up This week he s been trying to soak everything in during growth camp with Marleau and fellow San Jose icon Joe Thornton the first overall pick in and a newly elected member of the Hockey Hall of Fame looking on It s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication Misa revealed of making the Sharks roster I think that this summer is going to be big for me to keep getting stronger and improve my battle So when I do come back for main camp I m ready Misa revealed he hasn t solicited Marleau and Thornton about their experiences as teenagers in the NHL but did pick up certain on-ice pointers Tuesday and Wednesday Thornton for instance described Misa after a drill that involved rimming the puck around the boards to make sure to scan the ice and look where his next touch would be before he got the puck Which is something I should know Misa disclosed because at the next level everyone s going to be on you right away Marleau declared Misa has the right mindset Have a good summer here get ready come into camp give it his best to try and make the organization Marleau mentioned and see where he s at There has been speculation that Misa rather than signing an entry-level contract with the Sharks might join his older brother Luke at Penn State Misa who has already won a CHL scoring title and a Memorial Cup would be eligible to go to the NCAA as long as he doesn t sign with the Sharks Related Articles Sharks exchange Thomas Bordeleau to New Jersey Devils for forward After staying thrifty with contracts can the Sharks improve this season Sharks top prospect Sam Dickinson lauds No pick Michael Misa former OHL opponent Sharks try to address need acquire goalie from Penguins for draft pick Sharks sign ex-Blackhawks forward ex-Oilers defenseman to contracts Misa hasn t yet had a conversation about his future with Sharks general manager Mike Grier but has been steadfast in saying that he wants to be in the NHL this fall I want to be a Shark by this fall Misa revealed That s my goal