Michael Misa LEADS San Jose Sharks Prospects on a World Juniors DOMINANCE Mission

Michael Misa shoulders immense pressure as the potential game-changer for Team Canada at World Juniors—can he resurrect his season and ignite the San Jose Sharks’ future? With Team USA chasing a three-peat and Sweden boasting a loaded roster, the tournament’s spotlight shines on rising stars and Sharks prospects poised to define the competition.

JD Young covers must-watch names, including Leo Sahlin Wallenius anchoring Sweden’s blue line, Cole McKinney grinding as Team USA’s third-line center, and emerging defenders like Keaton Verhoff and Carson Carels shaping the 2026 NHL Draft conversation. From Michael Misa’s pivotal performance to Christian Kirsch’s uphill battle with Switzerland, the preview tackles roster decisions, player development paths, and the tough choices facing Sharks management. Get ready for a comprehensive look at World Juniors’ most compelling storylines and the prospects who could soon light up San Jose’s lineup.

Timestamps:
00:00 Michael Misa’s Journey Unfolds
05:31 Misa’s Impact on Sharks’ Season
06:59 Michael Misa’s NHL Readiness Debate
12:05 Leo Sahling Wallenius Poised to Shine
14:32 McKinney’s Role: Reliable Team Player
21:54 Keaton Verhoeff: Top Defenseman To Watch
23:00 Carson Carels: Future Shark?
25:15 Alberts Smits: Latvian Defenseman
26:52 Adam Goljer: Slovakian Defenseman

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4 comments

  2. I suspect anybody in position to take McKenna on draft day would rather have Misa. Very few centers this year.

    Smits is starting to trend over Carels. I’ll keep an eye on Goljer… good tip there

  3. Another name to keep track of from Finland: Juho Piiparinen. He's been playing in the men's league all season and doing alright. Not as offensively showy as Alberts Smits, but he's a big body, solid defensively, and is very young for the draft year (August birthday).

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