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With the San Jose Sharks roster set for opening night, the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League (AHL) have their roster almost set as well. Some players will likely be sent to the ECHL to start the season with the Wichita Thunder, but at the very least we know some key players for the Barracuda to keep an eye on this season. The Sharks’ first-round pick in 2022, Filip Bystedt is entering a crucial year for his development.

The San Jose Sharks‘ four-day Rookie Faceoff event begins today, and most of the attention will be on a handful of players. Top prospects Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and Shakir Mukhamadullin will make San Jose a central part of the showcase. But the Sharks have other prospects participating with storylines of their own. Here are four Sharks who won’t draw most of the focus during the tournament but will be worth keeping an eye on when they take the ice.