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In a perfect world, Sharks rookie Chris Tierney would be in the middle of his first playoff series with San Jose, competing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Due to San Jose’s struggles in the second half of the season, that wasn’t to be. Instead, Tierney is skating with AHL Worcester, as the Sharks’ top affiliate gets set for its first postseason game in five years on Friday against Hershey.
Tierney will be relied upon heavily, according to coach Roy Sommer, after the 20-year-old posted 29 points (8g, 21a) in 29 games throughout the season as he was shuffled back and forth.