With San Jose Sharks in tight playoff race, Michael Misa gets good news

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Sharks will try to use the next three-plus months to secure their first playoff appearance in seven years, and Michael Misa — the team’s top forward prospect — will be part of the journey.

Misa, 18, said he was informed by general manager Mike Grier on Thursday that he would be remaining in the NHL as the Sharks begin the second half of the regular season in a playoff position. The Sharks also had the option of loaning Misa back to the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League.