Dickinson found out on Saturday that he would be remaining in the NHL and not returning to the Ontario Hockey League after playing in his ninth NHL game earlier this week. Then, in his 10th game with the Sharks on Sunday, he scored his first NHL goal, helping his team get its game against the Detroit Red Wings into overtime. Dickinson scored with 3:05 left in the third period.
SAN JOSE Rookie defenseman Sam Dickinson played in his 10th NHL game of the season on Sunday, meaning the San Jose Sharks will be burning the first year of his entry-level contract. Dickinson, who had played in nine of the Sharks' first 12 games, will be in the lineup for their game against the Detroit Red Wings at SAP Center. Instead of sliding for another year, Dickinson's three-year deal will now expire after the 2027-28 season,
