SAN JOSE – At the official midway point of the preseason schedule the Sharks’ decision-makers are still likely in evaluation mode much more than they are concerned with wins and losses. The result of Saturday’s affair with the Ducks was a 2-1 loss that wasn’t overly stimulating to the average spectator.
To those who are tasked with evaluating how the various pieces will fall into place by Oct. 7, though, the game provided more time for appraisal.
What was learned?
On defense, Dylan DeMelo seems to be outplaying both Matt Tennyson and Mirco Mueller, and would be the odds-on favorite to skate on opening night with Brenden Dillon against the Kings.