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Andrew Bensch

Andrew has been credentialed to cover the Sharks since 2010 and the 49ers since 2012. He graduated with his BA in Broadcast Electronic Communication Arts in 2013 from San Francisco State University.

3 Sharks Most Likely to be Traded

Andrew Bensch | January 21, 2016

The San Jose Sharks currently sit second in the Pacific Division. Their inconsistent roller coaster of a season is trending up the last two weeks. The Sharks have gone 5-0-1…

Categories San Jose Sharks

3 Changes Behind Sharks’ Latest Winning Streak

Andrew Bensch | January 15, 2016

Anyone paying attention to the San Jose Sharks this season knows that Team Teal has been extremely difficult to figure out. They are the NHL’s worst team at home, yet…

Categories San Jose Sharks

3 Defensemen Sharks Could Reasonably Acquire at Deadline

Andrew Bensch | January 14, 2016

While the San Jose Sharks have had depth scoring issues this season, the reality of the matter is they have the forward talent to get the job done. The real…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Martin Jones vs Antti Niemi: A Goalie Comparison

Andrew Bensch | January 13, 2016

This past offseason, the San Jose Sharks traded away a first-round draft pick to acquire unproven goaltender Martin Jones. After a hot start to this season, the 25-year-old first-time starter…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Goaltending

Sharks Splitting Up Marleau & Couture Was Long Overdue

Andrew Bensch | January 11, 2016

The decision by Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer to split up regular linemates Patrick Marleau and Logan Couture is without a doubt the wisest move he’s made this season. While…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Team USA Needs Sharks’ Justin Braun for 2016 World Cup

Andrew Bensch | January 1, 2016

If you’re a hockey fan on the east coast and you aren’t familiar with the name Justin Braun, you’re not alone. The San Jose Sharks’ 28-year-old shut-down defenseman is one…

Categories San Jose Sharks, World Cup

Couture Injury May Be Blessing in Disguise for Sharks

Andrew Bensch | December 23, 2015

For most of the season the San Jose Sharks have been without Logan Couture. The stud second-line center missed over six weeks with a broken leg from mid-October through early…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Zubrus Makes Sense on the Sharks’ Top Line

Andrew Bensch | December 16, 2015

Sometimes injuries can be a blessing in disguise. With Tomas Hertl a last minute scratch in Montreal on Tuesday night, San Jose Sharks 37-year-old veteran forward Dainius Zubrus jumped up…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks Should Release Their Kraken

Andrew Bensch | December 14, 2015

The San Jose Sharks currently find themselves in a 0-5-1 skid and are falling in the Pacific Division standings. Despite what looked to be a strong forward group on paper…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Joe Thornton Slowing Down & Sadly Never Truly Appreciated

Andrew Bensch | December 10, 2015

Stanley Cup or no Stanley Cup, San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton should be unanimously considered a slam dunk Hall of Famer. The 36-year old currently sits 18th all-time with…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks May Want to Split up Burns & Martin

Andrew Bensch | December 8, 2015

After their amazing 6-0 road trip in November, the San Jose Sharks have since lost four of their last five games. The good news for the Sharks is tonight’s game…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks Fans Shouldn’t Freak Out Over Home Record

Andrew Bensch | December 4, 2015

Last month the San Jose Sharks completed a historic 6-0 road trip. Unfortunately, the immediate homestands before and after the trip haven’t been as kind. The Sharks went just 1-3…

Categories San Jose Sharks
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