{"id":157783,"date":"2025-09-15T06:07:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/157783\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T06:07:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T06:07:07","slug":"graf-excited-for-sharks-future-following-rookie-face-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/157783\/","title":{"rendered":"Graf Excited for Sharks Future Following Rookie Face-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"

After sweeping the Golden State Rookie Face-Off<\/a>, San Jose Sharks forward Collin Graf couldn\u2019t hold back his excitement for the future of his team.<\/p>\n

Graf was a leader for the Sharks prospect squad, sporting an \u2018A\u2019 on his jersey, and the coaching staff told reporters he was there for leadership. The Sharks forward played 33 games in the NHL last season, giving him a massive advantage over every player across the tournament.<\/p>\n

Graf sparked the Sharks\u2019 comeback win<\/a> over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday with points on three straight goals. He scored the game-tying and go-ahead goals at the time.<\/p>\n

While Graf was happy with his performance, the winger could only speak about his team and what the future is looking like.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s exciting. I think there are a lot of good players on this team,\u201d Graf said. \u201cIt\u2019s fun to watch. It\u2019s fun to play with these guys, and it\u2019s exciting for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Graf raving about Michael Misa\u2019s talent<\/p>\n

Michael Misa<\/a> and Sam Dickinson<\/a> each had a goal and three assists last night. Graf has been skating with Misa, the second pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and is raving about his talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuper good player. Super-skilled player,\u201d Graf said about Misa. \u201cI think he sees the ice really well. When you\u2019re playing with him, you just want to get to open spaces and be ready to shoot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Misa showcased his passing skills against the Kings all night long. He helped get the San Jose Sharks on the board with a tremendous pass to Kasper Halttunen<\/a> on the power play.<\/p>\n

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After playing two games with Misa, Graf explained that the centerman has everything the Sharks are looking for in a young star.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyone we think of as a really good player with the puck, [they] don\u2019t rush themselves. They\u2019re very patient,\u201d Graf explained. \u201cThey don\u2019t get rushed by the defense. They\u2019re in control of the game at their own pace. He has that for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Training camp begins within a week for the Sharks, where Misa will be fighting for an NHL spot alongside Graf.<\/p>\n

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