Marcus Sorensen, RW: Another player who spent more time in the AHL last season, Sorensen, 25, played 19 NHL regular-season games (one goal, three assists) and six Stanley Cup Playoff games (one goal, one assist), a sign he may be ready for a greater role. He was chosen by the Ottawa Senators in the fourth round (No. 106) in 2010 and signed with the Sharks as a free agent on May 13, 2016. … Ryan Carpenter, F:At 26, he's a bit older than up-and-comers such as 20-year-old forward Timo Meier, San Jose's first-round pick (No. 9) in the 2015 NHL Draft. But Carpenter, who was undrafted, is expected to compete for a roster spot. He played 11 games with the Sharks last season and had four points (two goals, two assists). He has 94 points (32 goals, 62 assists) in his past two AHL seasons. … Tim Heed, D:The Swedish defenseman, 26, was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the fifth round (No. 132) of the 2010 NHL Draft. He signed with San Jose on May 20, 2016, after his NHL rights were not retained by the Ducks. Heed had 56 points (14 goals, 42 assists) in 55 AHL games last season. He did not have a point in his NHL debut on Jan. 11.