Sam Dickinson

Sam Dickinson came into his first NHL season with considerable expectations on his shoulders, and now it's time to grade how the San Jose prospect actually performed. The Sharks have been watching closely to see if their young talent could translate his potential into consistent production at the professional level. Whether Dickinson delivered or disappointed will shape how the organization approaches his development moving forward.

Jason Dickinson’s contract situation is suddenly the kind of thing that can ripple through a roster room, and Edmonton has plenty of reason to pay attention. The Oilers have long treated cap space like a last slice of pizza at a scout dinner, so any update tied to a $20 million deal gets the attention of every front-office lifer in the building.