3 Devils Who Exceeded Draft Expectations
Out of the five numbers that the New Jersey Devils have retired, all but one was selected by the team in the NHL Entry Draft. The banners hanging high at…
Paul Martin
Changes and Updates in Sharks Territory
The big news of the past week in San Jose Sharks territory is about what didn’t happen. John Tavares didn’t select San Jose as his new hockey home and so…
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…
San Jose Sharks Rookie Joakim Ryan Excels in Playoff Debut
Lineup changes can make or break a playoff series when things aren’t going right. It was subtle, but a lineup change was made last night for the San Jose Sharks…
San Jose Sharks Not Learning Fast Enough
For the second straight game, the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights finished regulation tied at three. For the second straight game, the Sharks overcame a two goal deficit…
Sharks Hanging Martin Jones out to Dry
It’s common knowledge that great goaltending can win a series. Sometimes all it takes is a goalie to stand on his head, a la Jaroslav Halak in the 2010 playoffs,…
3 Questions for the San Jose Sharks
As the San Jose Sharks prepare to take on the Anaheim Ducks in their opening round playoff series, there is no shortage of questions. But some questions are more critical…
How the Sharks Can Afford Tavares
I’ve been reading and listening to various concerns about the San Jose Sharks and one keeps popping up. It’s a concern about current and future salary cap space. I’m not…
San Jose Sharks Contract Challenges
Word came out over the weekend that San Jose Sharks defenseman Paul Martin was on the trade market. This was confirmed by general manager Doug Wilson and the trade inquiries…
NHL Trade Rumors: Martin, Johnson and Most of the Sens Roster
In today’s Rumor Rundown we look at a couple veteran defensemen who are likely gone from their current organizations as well as an organization who might move a number of…
The Return of the Brent Burns Conundrum
One challenge when considering San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns is often this: where to begin? Burns has been all over the map. At times he’s been the best player…
San Jose Sharks Reality and Rumors
The San Jose Sharks were among the NHL’s unknowns heading into this season. Two games into the season, the naysayers had plenty to support their case. But, in the nine…