It’s no secret that this year’s NHL draft was nothing short of successful for San Jose. With the number two overall pick, the Sharks selected Michael Misa, and in the first round, San Jose picked up goaltender Joshua Ravensbergen. Along with that, in round two the Sharks picked up Simon Wang, the highest Chinese-born draft pick in NHL history, and the list goes on with the incredible talent added to the San Jose scene.
With that being said, it was a quick turnaround for the newest draftees. Just a few days after being selected to the NHL, they were told to report to TechCU Arena for development camp.
Lots of these guys have played with each other before, and lots of them haven’t. Quentin Musty and Joey Maldowney actually live five minutes away from each other in their hometown, so today was pivotal for both of them.
“We were roommates here, it’s good to have somebody here from back home to be with me … we grew up playing together,” Musty said.
That bond, built over the years on and off the ice, made the transition to the big leagues a little easier. Having a familiar face around, someone who knows your story, your game and your quirks, helps keep things grounded in a world that moves fast. For Musty, it’s more than just comfort; it’s fuel. And it’s clear that bringing a bit of “back home” to San Jose is helping him feel right where he belongs.
Ravensbergen on how he’s liking San Jose
There seems to be a trend in San Jose of righty goaltenders such as Yaroslav Askarov and now Joshua Ravensbergen. Both goaltenders catch with their right hands, an anomaly in the NHL, where more than 90% of current netminders are left-hand catchers.
The first-round goalkeeper seemed to have a pretty exciting couple of days in San Jose:
“Where I’m staying is unbelievable, it feels like a vacation,” Ravensbergen told the media.
He spent some time on the ice today getting guidance from legends like Evgeni Nabokov and Ryan Miller, which had to have been some form of surreal.
“Yeah, super cool. Ryan Miller used to play for the Canucks when I was younger, so I saw him there obviously know who he is,” said Ravensbergen, who grew up in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
But that isn’t where the admiration for Sharks vets stopped for Ravensbergen.
“And like Jumbo Joe [Thornton] is out there too, which is pretty cool. Patrick Marleau, too, so it’s just super cool being out with those guys,” Ravensbergen continued.
Marleau legacy: Landon Marleau takes the ice
Today also marked a rather riveting point in history, where one of Patrick Marleau’s sons was on the ice for the development camp.
Landon Marleau is more than just Patrick Marleau’s son. The 18-year-old center has carved out his own path through prep hockey, a brief stint in the NAHL, and most recently with the BCHL’s Powell River Kings. Known for his hockey IQ and responsible two-way game, Landon earned an invite to the Sharks’ 2025 development camp, which is proof that he’s building something of his own, one smart shift at a time.
“It would be great to wear 12, but I kind of want to be my own person for a bit,” Landon Marleau told the media.
But yes, he is skating with his dad and has been surrounded by it his whole life. Whether it’s his father’s best friend, Hall of Famer Joe Thornton, or even having Will Smith as a housemate, and Macklin Celebrini as a consistent visitor, the younger Marleau is surrounded by NHL regulars. We asked if Landon has gotten any advice from these people in his life.
“Of course. Ways to eat, nutrition, to sleep, to everything, just day-to-day stuff. They’re my buddies. So, can’t take everything for granted,” he told us.
For Landon Marleau, development camp is about soaking it all in. With a last name that carries weight and a future still being written, he knows the real work happens in the little details. When asked what he’s hoping to take away from camp, his mindset is clear.
“I just got to be a sponge, kind of take everything in, and just put it into my own arsenal,” the younger Marleau said.
That all being said, it is only day one, and the excitement is already buzzing throughout Sharks’ Ice. These next few days are just a glance at the Sharks’ future, and it is looking very teal.
