"Of course, there's little question about what the 19-year-old Dickinson who has done just about everything he can do in the OHL wants right now. I think for anybody, being here, you learn more just with everything that's here, Dickinson said on Wednesday about staying with the Sharks. The coaches, the people, and the players, there's just more to be learned here for anybody."
"For me personally, I'd like to say that this is the place for me, and that I'm prepared to make the jump to this level full-time. But again, that's not my decision and out of my hands. Every game, every day, every practice, just work as hard as I can, compete and prove that I'm able to stay here. A Sharks' decision on Dickinson by general manager Mike Grier is needed soon."
San Jose has not finalized a decision on whether to keep defenseman Sam Dickinson in the NHL past the nine-game threshold or return him to the London Knights of the OHL. Dickinson, 19, said he wants to stay, believes he can learn and is prepared to make the jump to the NHL full-time, while acknowledging the decision is out of his hands. Dickinson has dressed in eight NHL games since making the roster. General manager Mike Grier must decide soon. The Sharks face a challenging schedule and would likely be reluctant to scratch the 11th overall pick for several games. Coach Warsofsky noted Dickinson improved after being on the ice for a goal against.
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