One of the most eye opening callow skaters, Russian born Ivan Chekhovich, burst onto the San Jose Sharks scene during this preseason. Drafted in the 7th round during the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. In an exhibition game against the Anaheim Ducks the young skater compiled 3 primary points with 2 of them being goals.
Although he impressed during the early stages of the 2018 – 2019 campaign his time with the big club was short lived. After his debut for the San Jose Sharks he was swiftly sent down to his Junior league team the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the QMJHL.