San Jose Sharks fans missed out on seeing 2020 draft pick Thomas Bordeleau compete at the 2021 IIHF World Juniors Championship thanks to COVID-19 precautions, but the club will still be represented at the tournament, which begins exhibition games on Sunday. Four prospects in the Sharks’ system have been named to their home country’s national team to compete at the top men’s juniors level.
The group includes two forwards and two defenders on three different teams. Two are returning from the 2020 World Juniors Championship, while two are making their debut, either entirely or at the Under-20 level.