National Hockey League

NHL - Since the Worcester Sharks missed the AHL playoffs this year, the San Jose Sharks recall several players from their AHL affiliate to serve as "Blackaces" in the playoffs. Mirco Müller is apparently among them, according to journalist Kevin Kurz (CSN Bay Area).

Photo Everett Silvertips

These player are at the disposal of the San José Sharks, if an injury occurs in their regular lineup.

The 19-year-old defenseman did have quite an interesting month. After the Everett Silvertips -his junior team- were eliminated in the first round of the WHL-playoffs at the end of last month, the Sharks sent him to their AHL affiliate to get some experience at the professional level.

Now that the Worcester Sharks are also done with their season, the first round draft pick (two assists in nine games) has the chance to see how his NHL-team works in the playoffs from up close.