Is Hertl’s Health a Concern?
It seems like every time Tomas Hertl turns the corner, something holds him back. He was a dynamic rookie three seasons ago, netting 15 goals in 37 games. But then…
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Extending Burns Is a No-Brainer
When it comes to uniqueness, perhaps no NHL defenseman has what Brent Burns has to offer. He is listed on defense but has the skill-set of a forward. He is 6-foot-5…
Sharks Finally Finish a Game
The lengthy five-game East Coast road trip aside, the San Jose Sharks should have entered Tuesday night’s game against the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center with a record better than .500.…
San Jose Sharks Appear on Track in the Early Going
Three games is a small sample size — I know. But as the San Jose Sharks settle into their 2016-2017 campaign, its clear that this team is on track, the…
San Jose Sharks 2016-17 Season Preview
Last season, the San Jose Sharks put together their best season ever. While the regular season was nothing special, the Sharks’ impressive postseason run to the Stanley Cup Final was…
Marcus Sorensen’s Speed Fits Right In With Sharks
A couple of themes have become apparent for the San Jose Sharks: their ability to sign European players who can make an immediate impact, and their commitment to speed. In…
Dylan Gambrell Is The “Real Deal”
Dylan Gambrell looks up to Joe Pavelski — perhaps for a reason. Both are centers. Both were overlooked in the draft (Pavelski waited until the seventh round in 2003 and…
Sharks Should Have Uncharacteristically Quiet Offseason
In past years, San Jose Sharks’ General Manager Doug Wilson has gone into many an offseason on the hot seat, facing mounting criticism and pressure to rebuild the roster. Disappointing early playoff…
San Jose Sharks’ Future Success Is No Certainty
You can look at the San Jose Sharks’ run to the Stanley Cup Final in many ways — the long-awaited playoff success of a tortured franchise, the reward for years…
Martin Jones Bails out Sharks, Who Live Another Day
By the good graces of Martin Jones’ Ironman performance and Matt Murray’s struggles, the San Jose Sharks lived to see another day. On the scoreboard, the Sharks doubled up on the…
Out of Nowhere, the San Jose Sharks are Accomplishing the Unthinkable
It’s hard to put into words what the San Jose Sharks did on Wednesday night. Newswires and sports shows will tell you that they clinched a spot in the Stanley…
San Jose Sharks March Further Into Uncharted Waters
At some point during the postseason, the Sharks ceased being a team of the past and took on a new identity, the identity of a poised and confident championship contender playing like…