Ozzy Wiesblatt had a memorable introduction into the San Jose Sharks organization when he was selected with the 31st pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. When it came time to announce the pick, Sharks director of scouting Doug Wilson Jr. announced the Sharks’ pick in American Sign Language, a nod to Wiesblatt’s parents, who are both deaf.
The gesture was sweet, but Wiesblatt was hardly on fans’ radar. He may not have the hype that prospects such as William Eklund and Thomas Bordeleau have, but all signs point to Wiesblatt being a solid contributor at the NHL level, and a key cog in the Sharks’ future.