Doug Wilson announced today that 2018 first-round pick Ryan Merkley would be returned to his junior club, leaving the Sharks training camp roster at 26 players.
After being the last junior-eligible player standing after Tuesday morning’s round of cuts, it wouldn’t have been outlandish to assume that Merkley could make the opening night roster and get the maximum nine games in before risking burning a year of his entry-level contract. However, a crowded blue line meant Merkley would return to Guelph.
The Sharks’ current training camp roster can be viewed here.