The San Jose Sharks released their latest Next Wave report on April 14, highlighting the achievements of their prospects and providing updates on player progress across leagues.
The report underscores the importance of developing young talent within the organization as several players reach key milestones and receive recognition for their performance this season.
Defenseman Eric Pohlkamp was named Sharks Prospect of the Year for the 2025-26 season by team management. The award is given annually to a player in the Sharks system who has not played an NHL game but contributes significantly to his club’s success. Pohlkamp, age 22, led all NCAA defensemen with 39 points and 18 goals while helping Denver win a national championship. He was also a finalist for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, named NCHC Offensive Defenseman of the Year, and earned spots on multiple all-star teams during his standout collegiate season.
Joshua Ravensbergen received recognition as Sharks Prospect of the Week for two consecutive weeks after recording back-to-back wins in WHL Playoff action with Prince George. He led his league in wins (32) and save percentage (.919), finishing fifth in goals against average (2.51), earning him a place on the WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team.
In American Hockey League news, the San Jose Barracuda clinched their second straight postseason berth by securing a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs on April 4. The Barracuda lead all teams in power play goals scored (64) and are tied third overall for total goals (236). Luca Cagnoni was recalled to join the Sharks roster after ranking among AHL leaders in assists and points among defensemen prior to his recall. Quentin Musty recorded a career-high four-point game earlier this month, while Filip Bystedt became one of three Barracuda skaters to surpass twenty goals this season.
Other notable performances include Jack Bar’s contributions with Wichita Thunder; Joey Muldowney leading UConn in goals during his first year as alternate captain; Reese Laubach setting personal bests at Penn State; Zack Sharp achieving career highs at Western Michigan; Cole McKinney helping Michigan reach Frozen Four semifinals; Christian Kirsch posting six straight playoff wins with Kitchener Rangers; Carson Wetsch leading Kelowna Rockets as captain; Teddy Mutryn’s four-point QMJHL playoff outing with Moncton Wildcats; Max Heise topping Prince Albert Raiders’ scoring charts; Haoxi Wang’s solid postseason showing with Niagara IceDogs; Yegor Spiridonov assisting Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk into VHL Quarterfinals; Leo Sahlin Wallenius making significant contributions for Växjö Lakers HC during SHL Semifinals; and IIyas Magomedsultanov aiding Loko Yaroslavl’s MHL playoff run.
The Next Wave report demonstrates ongoing development within San Jose’s prospect pool as players achieve individual honors and contribute to team successes across North America and internationally.
