"The San Jose Sharks have looked stilted at times, and there have been some questionable lineup choices on the ice through the first portion of the season. While it's been better the last few games, the early play has led to early calls for Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky's head, especially by fans frustrated by the inconsistent playing time for young star in the making Michael Misa and the continued play of veterans like Nick Leddy and John Klingberg."
"The Sharks have 49 players under contract, and now that Dickinson has played his ninth NHL game, the team has to decide what to do with him. If the Sharks allow him to play one more game, it will activate the first year of his contract. That will make it the 50th contract on the team's list. That means there's no more room for any other players on the Sharks, either via trade, waiver wire pick up."
The Sharks have produced uneven play and some questionable lineup decisions early in the season, prompting fan frustration and calls for a coaching change. Contract constraints are a major limiting factor: the team currently holds 49 contracts and Dickinson's ninth game forces a decision because a tenth would activate his first contract year. Activating that contract would create a 50th contract, preventing additions via trade, waiver claim, or allowing Misa to reach his 10th game without offloading a contract. The general manager faces pressure to resolve roster logjams, and sending prospects back to junior could hinder the rebuild.
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