Three Takeaways From Baby Sharks' 7-2 Win Over Baby Ducks

The San Jose Sharks' rookies took the ice against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday and came away with a 7-2 win thanks to goals from Luca Cagnoni, Quentin Musty (3), Kasper Halttunen, Nolan Burke, and Colton Roberts.

As a reminder, you don't want to overreact to one game with rookie players, but three things that stood out:

Quentin Musty Might Steal Someone's Job

After a solid game on Friday, Quentin Musty popped off on Sunday evening, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist. The question for Musty isn't production, but what can you do when you are not scoring?

Musty's play without the puck has improved. This play shows off what Musty can do. He takes advantage of the Ducks' indecision at the blue line and jumps on the play. He uses his speed to push the play, and instead of shooting the puck (where he had just scored the two previous goals for the Sharks), he makes the right read and passes it to Kasper Halttenun.

Musty and Will Smith show off their instant chemistry on Musty's third goal.

Musty reads that Smith is working to draw two defenders towards him, and Musty gets on his horse to take the handoff from Smith and utilize the vast open space the Will Smith has just created (thanks in part to a pick). With that much time and space, Musty will make goalies pay for it.

If Musty can continue to create in the offensive zone and hold his own in the defensive zone, he will fight for a roster spot in the NHL out of camp. Musty already has an NHL frame at 6'3" and 200lbs, but what he does when he's not scoring will decide how soon he will be NHL-ready.

Sam Dickinson Impresses

After a quiet game on Friday, Sam Dickinson started to come out of his shell. Dickinson's game has a subtlety that can make it a bit harder to appreciate. While Luca Cagnoni put up a casual four points (goal and three assists), Dickinson showed why General Manager Mike Grier was ecstatic that he fell to the Sharks at 11.

Sam Dickinson has a calming presence when he is on the ice. He will often make the simple play, but it's the right play. The impressive trait about Dickinson is how well he uses his frame. Most players his age will look for the big hit or get pushed around by older players, but Dickinson understands when to utilize his size to his advantage. He can eliminate players along the boards and is typically in the right place in his own zone.

Dickinson settled into his game on Sunday night and showed why Sharks fans should be excited about his future.

Collin Graf, Ultimate Glue Guy?

After signing as a Free Agent from Quinnipiac, Graf was thrown into the deep end with the Sharks last season. He has had two assists in his seven games with the Sharks and has shown some flashes.

With Celebrini not playing, Graf got a chance on the power play and had two primary assists on Quentin Musty's goals. He showed patience on the first goal with Kasper Haltunnen and made the right play to Musty at the perfect time to get the Sharks up by two.

Graf fit in well with his linemates Filip Bystedt and Ethan Cardwell. He has the makings of a strong two-way winger who can adapt to what his linemates need to complete the line. Graf will most likely start the season with the San Jose Barracuda, and this group could be a preview of what's to come for the Cuda.

The San Jose Sharks continue the Rookie Faceoff on Monday at 11:30 AM against the Colorado Avalanche.