When I talked to Doug Wilson Jr. on Monday, he was enjoying a last day at home.
The next day, the San Jose Sharks’ Director of Scouting hit the road, with the express purpose of scouting a potential 2020 Sharks first-round pick for the first time this year.
His excitement for this two-week jaunt was palpable, as was his enthusiasm for blossoming prospects like Jonathan Dahlen, John Leonard and Ryan Merkley. Wilson Jr. also offered encouraging updates on Dillon Hamaliuk, Artemi Kniazev and Jacob McGrew, among others.