The San Jose Sharks' head coach, Ryan Warsofsky, has decided to bench promising eighteen-year-old forward Michael Misa for their game against the New Jersey Devils. The decision is not due to the Devils being Eastern Conference leaders or a back-to-back situation, but rather a strategic move to manage player workload and contract details. Misa's contract, along with fellow rookie Sam Dickinson's, could count against the team's fifty-contract cap once they reach their tenth NHL game. With Dickinson hitting his ninth game tonight, the Sharks are limited in their options. Patrick Giles, called up from the Barracuda, will take Misa's place, while Shakir Mukhamadullin returns as Adam Gaudette goes on injured reserve. The lineup changes are part of a long-term strategy rather than a one-night decision.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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