Sharks Season Preview Part II: Forwards Andrew Bensch | September 5, 2014 With training camp nearing, it’s the time of year for season previews. Last week we previewed what the San Jose Sharks blue-line might look like on opening night. But…
Sink or Swim: 5 Most Intriguing Sharks Andrew Bensch | September 1, 2014 For some bizarre reason, the San Jose Sharks seem to want to blame their established stars for their failures. During last season’s locker room clean out day, Doug Wilson told…
First Impressions of Sharks Prospects Kenneth Laws | July 11, 2014 Wednesday night marked the second annual Sharks Prospects Scrimmage. Played at SAP Center, fans got a chance to see the future of the embattled franchise play against each other in…
California Kids Quietly Invading the NHL Ryan Pike | April 1, 2014 A quarter-century ago, hockey minds knew exactly where NHL talent would be found. Canada, Europe and, perhaps, the northeastern United States were the main proving grounds for talented players following…
Q & A with Matt Nieto of the San Jose Sharks Dan Rice | March 4, 2014 Every NHL rookie (and every player for that matter) is ‘living the dream’ and 21-year-old rookie Matt Nieto of the San Jose Sharks is no different. Well, maybe just a…
Hertl’s Early Holiday Vacation Threatens Sharks Offense Kenneth Laws | December 25, 2013 At the beginning of this season, the worry that surrounded the Sharks was of how Team Teal was going to score. They fell short last season due to an inability…
Matt Nieto Should Replace Marty Havlat Now Kenneth Laws | December 9, 2013 Marty Havlat is a veteran of the NHL. This is his 13th season in the NHL and has undoubtedly seen his best days already. In sixteen games, he has only…
Replacing Raffi Torres: Sharks Should Look Within Kenneth Laws | September 27, 2013 It was confirmed Thursday that the Sharks forward, Raffi Torres, will be out three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair his torn ACL. Replacing Raffi Torres will be no…
The San Jose Sharks Turn Offensive in the 2012 NHL Draft Walter McLaughlin | June 24, 2012 To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense.— Ambrose Bierce Unless selecting at the very top of the NHL draft, a team’s picks will always be poked…
Bombs Away: San Jose Sharks Offseason Review Walter McLaughlin | July 24, 2011 Mobile, offensive, top-pairing defenseman with size, grit and a bombs-away mentality from the blue line? Check. Speedy, playmaking two-way winger with the capability of netting 25+ goals and stepping up…
2011 Draft Day Trade: The Sharks That Jumped Walter McLaughlin | June 29, 2011 When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened — John…