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The San Jose Sharks joined the NHL ahead of the 1991-92 season when the Gund brothers, minority owners of the Minnesota North Stars, wanted to relocate the North Stars to the Bay Area. After the league vetoed that plan, a deal was struck that resulted in the Gunds selling their shares in the North Stars in exchange for having the opportunity to buy an expansion franchise. The Sharks struggled out of the gate and didn’t post a winning record until the 1999-00 season. What followed, though, was a period of consistent success that included 13 postseason appearances in 14 years and three trips to the Western Conference Final. While they have yet to win a Stanley Cup, they did reach the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pavelski and Hertl in Playoffs Represent How Sharks Went Wrong
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The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and needless to say, the San Jose Sharks are not participating. An unsurprisingly poor season left them in last place in the NHL and represented the new lowest point of a gradual slide that began in the 2019 offseason. But Sharks fans will still have their eye on the playoffs and may be particularly interested in the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars, featuring former Sharks stars Tomas Hertl and Joe Pavelski. Their exits from San Jose represent different stages of the Sharks’ recent decline, and their postseason clash will…

My Ballot for the San Jose Sharks 2023-24 Team Awards
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Last week, the San Jose Sharks announced the winner of three organizational awards that were voted on by members of the media. These were the Player of the Year, Media Good Guy, and Rookie of the Year. As a credentialed member of the media, I was honored to be invited to vote on these awards, and I am excited to share my ballot with all of you. Let’s get into it! Player of the Year (Winner: Mikael Granlund) 1 – Mikael Granlund There were few bright spots on the Sharks this season, the organization as a whole struggled and specifically…

Today in Hockey History: April 19
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April 19 has proven to be a big day for netminders in National Hockey League history. This date has also given us the start of the first modern-era dynasty, a family feud between Hall of Famers and legends setting records. Martin Brodeur is Boss This date has been kind to goaltenders over the years, and one of the greatest netminders of all time enjoyed a pair of milestones on it. On April 19, 2002, Martin Brodeur became just the second goaltender in NHL history to make 100 consecutive playoff starts for one team. He accomplished this feat by starting against…

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Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Sharks – 4/9/24
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The Calgary Flames take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. FLAMES (34-37-5) at SHARKS (18-51-8) 10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCA+, SNW Flames projected lineup Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri — Andrei Kuzmenko Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund…

 

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Sharks FAQ

What year were the San Jose Sharks founded?

The San Jose Sharks joined the NHL ahead of the 1991-92 season.

When did the San Jose Sharks play their first game?

The Sharks played their first game on Oct. 4, 1991. They played the Vancouver Canucks and lost 4-3.

Who is the current head coach of the San Jose Sharks?

David Quinn is the current head coach for the San Jose Sharks.