Bold Move Predictions for Sharks
A first-round exit in the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs officially closed the window of opportunity for current veterans on the San Jose Sharks. Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau were the…
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Sharks Unable to Wreck the Rig, Fall to Oilers
The Stanley Cup Playoffs ended abruptly for the San Jose Sharks. Champions of the Western Conference last season, the Edmonton Oilers ousted the defenders in six games. Inconsistency marred the…
Sharks in a Dry Spell
Defense is a non-issue for the San Jose Sharks having one of the top defenses in the league. Throughout the season, though, the Sharks’ offense has been sporadic at times.…
Sharks Add Scoring With Hansen
The San Jose Sharks addressed their scoring depth by acquiring Jannik Hansen from the Vancouver Canucks. In exchange, the Sharks sent prospect Nikolay Goldobin and a fourth-round draft pick in…
A Desert Getaway With the Sharks
As I stood outside Gila River Arena waiting for the imminent downpour, the excitement began to set in. Home advantage has been the norm for me at SAP Center with the…
Bay Area Unites Between Sharks and Warriors
The San Jose Sharks have stepped up their promotional giveaways since the last NHL lockout. Bobbleheads have been popular, but the Sharks have gone with the exotic variety on a…
Sharks Who Must Improve After All-Star Break
The San Jose Sharks have no time to slack off with All-Star Game festivities at a close. A matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks is the perfect test after an extended…
Wingels Trade Puts Sharks’ Future in Motion
Time was ticking since the start of training camp for Tommy Wingels. Last season, the physical forward was often scratched from the lineup by San Jose Sharks head coach Peter…
Hertl Close to Return, Decisions Loom on Sharks’ Roster
A grinding schedule the past few weeks have left the San Jose Sharks in prime position to capture the Pacific Division. The Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers, however, will likely…
Ward’s Value Goes Beyond Sharks’ Scoresheet
To win the Stanley Cup, no matter what point in the season, players make sacrifices regardless of the aftermath. For San Jose Sharks forward Joel Ward, his presence stretches beyond…
Nieto’s Departure Start of Roster Shakeup
Matt Nieto’s time with the San Jose Sharks is over. The former second-round pick in 2011 was placed on waivers during the week. His departure was long overdue as he…
Sharks’ Special Teams, Line Shake-Ups & Hertl
The San Jose Sharks are starting to find consistency. Despite a logjam currently in the Pacific Division, San Jose is slowly gaining separation from the pack, having won seven of…