Sharks players excited about potential playoff games. Yes, actual playoffs

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks have been getting important contributions from forward Collin Graf and defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin in recent games, and both appear to be on track to become full-time NHL players next season.

But getting some AHL playoff experience along the way certainly would not hurt either rookie’s development, and both Graf and Mukhamadullin are enthusiastic about potentially rejoining the San Jose Barracuda next month for what the Sharks hope will be a long postseason run for their top minor league affiliate.