19-year-old Michael Misa is ready to help the San Jose Sharks in their final 27 games as their push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins.<\/p>\n
In 18 games this season, the 2025 NHL Draft<\/a> No. 2 pick has two goals and six assists. He\u2019s started to push the play with his skating, and flashes of his offensive upside are showing more often. Misa, like the rest of the Sharks squad, used the break to get away from the game but came back more determined.<\/p>\n \u201cTeam perspective, like you said, playoff push. We obviously want to make the playoffs,\u201d Misa said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to do everything we can these last 27 games, and hopefully it goes our way.\u201d<\/p>\n Misa turned 19 three days ago, and while the San Jose Sharks center says it doesn\u2019t feel much different, he\u2019s ready to prove he\u2019s learned from the NHL experience he\u2019s already gained.<\/p>\n \u201cPersonally, just keep growing as a player. I\u2019ve been feeling pretty good about my game recently,\u201d Misa told SHD. \u201cI think I\u2019ve been playing some better hockey, so [I\u2019m] going to continue to do that. And work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n Misa took the break to go home to the Toronto area and spend time with his family. The Sharks\u2019 rookie has had a bumpy season, marked by injuries, development days, and a disappointing result for Canada at the World Junior Championship<\/a>. The break couldn\u2019t have come at a better time for Misa.<\/p>\n \u201cStill working out, skating a bit, but it was more of a relaxing break, a little bit,\u201d Misa explained. \u201cSeeing family was great. Got to spend my birthday at home, which doesn\u2019t normally happen. A little mix of both. But yeah, definitely enjoyed it.\u201d<\/p>\n