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San Jose Sharks top 5 prospects from the Vegas Rookie Faceoff

By Michael Gutnick

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: The San Jose Sharks draft Ryan Merkley in the first round of the 2018 NHL draft on June 22, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: The San Jose Sharks draft Ryan Merkley in the first round of the 2018 NHL draft on June 22, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 06: A shot of the logo belonging to the San Jose Sharks in the center of the ice after the Vegas Golden Knights defeat the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
SAN JOSE, CA – MAY 06: A shot of the logo belonging to the San Jose Sharks in the center of the ice after the Vegas Golden Knights defeat the San Jose Sharks in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

3. Jacob McGrew

After recovering from a year-long right knee injury, Jacob McGrew returned to the ice and excelled in both his appearances against the Coyotes and Golden Knights, respectively.

McGrew recorded a team-high four points in the tournament, including two goals and an assist against the reigning Western Conference champions. The Spokane Chiefs standout picked up the second goal in the 4-0 win over Arizona, getting his stick on a wayward shot to extend San Jose’s lead to 2-0 midway through the second period.

The 19-year-old right winger had a big night in the second contest against Vegas, getting the Sharks on the scoreboard first on a nifty pass from line mate Jayden Halbgewachs. McGrew continued as a threatening sniper on the man-advantage, collecting a power play goal and assist in the second period.

As a late sixth-round draft pick by the San Jose Sharks in the 2016 Draft, McGrew deservedly made the cut for the Sharks main training camp roster. It must feel truly special for the native of Orange, California to have a legitimate shot to play for the team he grew up watching. But, for now, McGrew will continue to improve and take his game back to the Western Hockey League where he put up 38 points in 65 games last year with Spokane.

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