Sharks’ 12 days of Hockeymas: 7th Round Picks
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
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Flyers See Niskanen Retire, Extend Braun to Help Fill the Hole
In the midst of an already strange and stressful offseason, the Flyers face yet another difficult bump in the road. Early Monday morning, reports poured in that 33 year-old veteran…
5 UFA Defensemen for Devils to Target
Free agency is almost a month away. It may be weird writing that in September, but that’s the reality due to COVID-19 and the NHL suspending play back in March. But even…
Sharks’ Alumni Contributing & Succeeding in 2020 Playoffs
After a dismal 2019-20 regular season, the San Jose Sharks didn’t qualify for the expanded 24-team playoffs. There are however several former Sharks’ who have moved on to other teams…
Sharks’ Wilson has a History of Late-Round Draft Success
2020 NHL Hall of Fame inductee Doug Wilson became the general manager of the San Jose Sharks in 2003, and during his tenure has built a perennial contender. Part of…
Flyers’ Offseason Additions Have Fueled Season Success
In the offseason, Philadelphia Flyers general manager Chuck Fletcher was determined to make significant changes after the team underachieved significantly the prior season. Some of the Flyers’ 2018-19 major issues…
Flyers: Getting to Know Justin Braun
When Philadelphia Flyers management went into this past offseason, one of the top goals they wanted to accomplish was making sure they brought in some veteran leadership to help develop…
Breaking Down the Flyers’ Trade for Justin Braun
For the second time this week the Philadelphia Flyers have made a trade for a veteran defenseman, this time for long-time San Jose Shark, Justin Braun. The Flyers shipped out…
Sharks Trade Justin Braun to Flyers
The San Jose Sharks have moved a defenseman prior to Friday’s NHL Entry Draft where a number of similar trades are likely to take place. In an effort to clear…
Braun Is the Sharks’ Prime Trade Asset (Again)
< As the All-Star Games approaches, teams around the NHL take stock of their season. The first thing many need to determine: are they going to contend this season? If…
Three Sharks Trades, Plus One
San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson has been a busy guy this summer, and he’s been particularly busy with the Ottawa Senators. In all, Wilson has made three deals,…
Sharks 2017-18 Review: The Defensemen
We’re up to the San Jose Sharks defensive group in our review of the 2017-18 season. The prior articles are are here: Main Points Forwards Joe Thornton Defensemen Goalies (up…