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Dickinson’s Crucial Year Ahead | San Jose Sharks News
Sam Dickinson’s NHL debut at 19 was a gamble that paid off in grit but not in stats—turnovers and low shooting percentage aside, his mere presence at that level is impressive for a defenseman. With no AHL eligibility and no junior league left to develop, the Sharks had little choice but to throw him into the fire. But history warns: Kevin Korchinski, drafted just two years prior and also thrust into the NHL at 19, saw his career spiral after a similar rookie year. Now, Dickinson’s sophomore season is make-or-break. The Sharks must tread carefully—if they mismanage this critical window, they…
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