As the San Jose Sharks navigate their early preseason, several under-the-radar storylines are emerging despite previous losses. While Will Smith's debut garners attention, the performances of players like Jack Thompson and Vitek Vanecek are noteworthy.

The Sharks fell 4-3 to the Anaheim Ducks, with Danil Gushchin, Alex Wennberg, and Thompson scoring. Notably, Vanecek demonstrated promising skill, stopping 11 of 12 shots before yielding to Gabriel Carriere.

The Sharks' defensive depth appears strong, yet injuries are affecting their roster as Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Shakir Mukhamadullin have yet to participate in training camp.