Hamilton’s Entered League’s Elite Glenn Eberth | April 1, 2017 After seeing some serious improvement in the play of the Calgary Flames’ blue line over the past couple of months—highlighted by the acquisitions of Michael Stone and Matt Bartkowski—it’s easy…
Oilers Playoff Potential: San Jose Sharks Jim Parsons | March 30, 2017 So far, in a series written on potential first-round matchups, I’ve looked at the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild and Anaheim Ducks. Two of those teams are not likely candidates to face the Oilers,…
Hypocrisy Hurting Karlsson’s Norris Chances Andrew DiRienzo | March 23, 2017 Death, taxes and Erik Karlsson in the running for the Norris Trophy. There aren’t many guarantees in life, but it’s a pretty safe bet you’ll find Karlsson’s name in the…
Brent Burns & Forward Thinking Zeke | March 20, 2017 The San Jose Sharks continue to be a good hockey team and they are led by the best blueliner in the game today, Brent Burns. Burns has put together a remarkable…
Facing Off: Marchand in Mix for Major Awards? Larry Fisher | March 20, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Preview: San Jose Sharks Host Fading Stars Zachary DeVine | March 12, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars finally meet for the first time this season today at SAP Center, despite both playing in the Western Conference. Perhaps more strange is that…
Kane Leads Pursuit of Art Ross Rarities Scott Kline | March 12, 2017 NHL teams are jockeying for playoff position as we enter the final month of the 2016-17 regular season. While the playoff race will receive most of the hockey world’s attention,…
Preview: Sharks & Predators Ready to Resume Rivalry Zachary DeVine | March 11, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators are familiar foes, and the only Western Conference team that brought the Sharks to seven games last year in the Stanley Cup playoffs returns…
A Different Justin Schultz Returns to Edmonton Marcy Di Michele | March 10, 2017 “Even though Schultz has yet to play a NHL game, he was considered one of the top players available in free agency this year. Twenty-six teams showed interest in him…
Recap: Sharks Domination of Capitals Continues Zachary DeVine | March 10, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals had a familiar result as the Sharks put on a special teams show against the visiting Caps. Despite giving up the opening goal, the…
Preview: Sharks Welcome Maple Leafs to San Jose Zachary DeVine | February 28, 2017 The San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs conclude their season series tonight in San Jose with the final of their two meetings. In their first game back in December,…
Preview: Mumps & Trade Talks Plague Canucks Against Sharks Trevor Beggs | February 25, 2017 The Vancouver Canucks play a game on Saturday night. However, trade chatter and a recent mumps outbreak is overshadowing that storyline. The Canucks announced Friday that Troy Stecher has been…