The Sam Dickinson Deep Dive

The San Jose Sharks hoped to solve their long-term blueline issues by selecting Sam Dickinson with the 11th overall pick. Analyze what makes Dickinson such an intriguing prospect for the Sharks by diving into his game tape. Start with how Dickinson already uses his size and frame so well as a young player, plus his ability to defend and join the rush at such a high level. Then, examine the biggest area that Dickinson needs to work on: his decision-making under pressure. Discuss some examples in Dickinson's game where this issue arises and how he can work on fixing it. Finally, explore when Dickinson could make the NHL, how Oliver Bonk could impact it, and the Sharks' options next year.