Sharks fade in NHL playoff race, but bright future ahead for Celebrini and company

This may not have been new for Tyler Toffoli or Barclay Goodrow, Dmitry Orlov or Nick Leddy, Alexander Wennberg or John Klingberg. But it was for Sam Dickinson, Michael Misa, William Eklund, Collin Graf, Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith.It was new even for coach Ryan Warsofsky. Heading into this season, the San Jose Sharks were not expected to be playing in games where their playoff chances were at stake. By now, they would have long been resigned to taking stock of whatever modest improvement they had made and preparing for another draft lottery. Flights to vacation locales could be booked. Tee times at favorite golf courses could be made.Advertisement