Sharks Sign Joel Ward; Excitement Brewing in San Jose Andrew Bensch | July 3, 2015 What a difference a year makes, eh? Around this time last offseason, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson was using the term “rebuild” and making comments like “we’re not…
3 Cheap Forwards Sharks Should Consider Bringing Back Andrew Bensch | July 3, 2015 While the San Jose Sharks should certainly be kicking the tires on top-nine UFA wingers, there might be a more shrewd way to bolster their forward corps. With around $5 million…
Doug Wilson Sails Uncharted Waters with Newest Shark Andrew Bensch | July 2, 2015 When you think about the San Jose Sharks over GM Doug Wilson’s tenure (dating back to 2003), who are the biggest names to lace up for Team Teal? Let’s just…
Fresh Blood Has Sharks Back in Win-Now Mode Andrew Bensch | July 1, 2015 Whatever that one-year rebuilding thing was that the San Jose Sharks bizarrely decided to go into last offseason is a thing of the past. While yours truly isn’t a fan…
Sharks Overpay for Unproven Martin Jones Andrew Bensch | June 30, 2015 Martin Ain’t No Indiana Jones Let me start off by clarifying a couple of points here. Martin Jones is very capable of becoming a terrific NHL goaltender. Plus the symmetry…
Sharks Wise Not to Trade for a Goaltender Andrew Bensch | June 30, 2015 The San Jose Sharks sit without an established NHL goaltender going into Wednesday’s start of free agency. If you choose to listen to many mainstream media members, this means the…
5 Free Agent Defensemen Sharks Should Target Andrew Bensch | June 29, 2015 The San Jose Sharks struggled offensively and defensively in 2014-15. Missing the playoffs for the first time in 12 years was a product of both the inability to score at…
Sharks’ 2015 Draft Class Fits For Future Needs Andrew Bensch | June 28, 2015 Fitting For the Future The San Jose Sharks might not have hit a home run with their first round pick Timo Meier, but buoyed by a widely applauded second round…
Sharks Trade Up Again For a Top Defense Prospect Andrew Bensch | June 27, 2015 Moving on Up For the second straight odd calendar year (2013, 2015) the San Jose Sharks traded up early in the draft to select a top-tier defense prospect. After missing…
Sharks Somewhat Surprisingly Select Timo Meier 9th Overall Andrew Bensch | June 27, 2015 Swing & a Miss? When the Columbus Blue Jackets selected Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski eighth overall, the fears of many Sharks fans were realized. All three top-rated defenseman were off…
Sharks Should Target Defense Depth at 9th Overall Andrew Bensch | June 26, 2015 9th Overall Today is the day. At 7pm Eastern, the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry draft will commence with 17 and 18-year old kids realizing their draft fate…
5 Positive Signs From Sharks’ Dreadful Season Andrew Bensch | June 25, 2015 The San Jose Sharks missed the playoffs for the first time in 12 years this past season. With a new head coach in place this offseason (Peter DeBoer) and a…
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