7 Fun Facts About Doug Wilson
On June 24, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced two former Chicago Blackhawks players as members of the 2020 class: right wing Marian Hossa and defenseman Doug Wilson. Wilson played…
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Sharks Must Make Room to Re-Sign Labanc
Last summer, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson pulled the ultimate Jedi mind trick on Kevin Labanc. This summer, to get the restricted free agent re-signed, Wilson will have…
Sharks GM Wilson’s Top Offseason Priorities
As outlandish as an NHL season without the playoffs seems, that goes double for general manager Doug Wilson’s San Jose Sharks. Since Wilson took the reins of the franchise in…
Top 5 Sharks Trades Under Doug Wilson
The San Jose Sharks have made a lot of great trades since Doug Wilson became the general manager in 2003. Wilson has an incredible ability to make magic happen with…
Sharks Expectations for 2020 & Beyond
The San Jose Sharks made some big moves before the trade deadline on Feb. 24, 2020. They ended up dealing Patrick Marleau for a 2021 conditional third-round pick, and Barclay…
Sharks Are Still Thornton‘s Best Shot at a Cup
Don’t shed a tear for San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton. It’s not over until the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Jumbo Joe sings and calls it a career. Thornton vs. Marleau Obviously,…
Sharks Need to Make Serious Changes Now
This season has not exactly gone as planned for the San Jose Sharks. Currently sitting 27th in the league and 13 points behind the wild card spot, it is safe…
Sharks Owner Gives GM Doug Wilson Vote of Confidence
SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner gave general manager Doug Wilson a vote of confidence Thursday with his team mired in 13th place in the Western…
NHL’s Top 5 General Managers of the Decade
The shelf life of an NHL general manager may admittedly be longer than that of a head coach, but it’s still a largely thankless job. After all, it may be…
Sharks Add the “C” to Couture’s Sweater
The San Jose Sharks lost their captain when Joe Pavelski signed a new three-year contract with the Dallas Stars back on July 1. The team named their new captain on…
Sharks Justified Choosing Thornton Over Marleau
It shouldn’t be a surprise the San Jose Sharks are overlooking free-agent Patrick Marleau heading into 2019-20. Nor should it be one that fellow-40-year-old Joe Thornton remains in their sights…
Sharks’ Success Starts at the Top with GM Wilson
If you’re only as strong as your latest move, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson may very well be the best in the game. Labanc Technically Gets a Raise…