Patrick Marleau Snaps Scoring Skid in Colorado Andrew Bensch | November 2, 2015 After opening the season with three goals and an assist (plus-3) in his first four games, Sharks forward Patrick Marleau went the next six games with just two assists and…
Sharks Lose to Their Toughest Opponent Thus Far Andrew Bensch | October 29, 2015 With other teams off to great starts like the Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders, the Nashville Predators haven’t gotten the attention they so richly deserve. Nashville, a…
Sharks’ Win Over Carolina Bigger Than You’d Think Andrew Bensch | October 25, 2015 If you call yourself a die hard fan of the San Jose Sharks, you are well aware of Team Teal’s tendency to lose games against inferior opponents. Last season when…
Slumping Sharks Should Utilize Joel Ward’s Versatility Andrew Bensch | October 23, 2015 One of the biggest perks to bringing a guy like Joel Ward into your organization is his ability to produce on any forward line and in any situation. Top line,…
Paul Martin’s Absence Sinks Sharks in New York Andrew Bensch | October 20, 2015 When Sharks forward Logan Couture fractured his fibula during practice in New Jersey, the prevailing thought was that San Jose had the forward depth to overcome the loss. The following…
Marleau Looking Like He’s Found Fountain of Youth Andrew Bensch | October 17, 2015 A popular narrative around the NHL is that the Sharks core is aging and slowing down. While the former is certainly true, the latter couldn’t be further from the truth. Outside…
Couture Injured But Don’t Expect Sharks to Struggle Andrew Bensch | October 15, 2015 My brother kindly reminded me that I may have jinxed the Sharks. From my previous article: “With this type of organizational depth, they should be able to sustain their strong…
3 Keys to San Jose’s Impressive 3-0 Start Andrew Bensch | October 14, 2015 The San Jose Sharks have won their first three games of the season by scores of 5-1, 2-0, and 5-0 (two empty net goals). To be cliché, “Team Teal” is…
Facing Off: Top Plays from Opening Week, Sutter on Hot Seat? Andrew Bensch | October 12, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column, featuring Larry Fisher and Andrew Bensch, debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff…
3 Takeaways from Patrick Marleau’s Impressive 2-Goal Game Andrew Bensch | October 11, 2015 In a slightly less chaotic affair than most Sharks and Ducks contests, the San Jose Sharks earned a 2-0 victory in their home opener on Saturday night. Patrick Marleau and…
Sharks Fully Equipped to Handle Split up Ducks Stars Andrew Bensch | October 9, 2015 For the majority of their careers, Anaheim Ducks top line forwards Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf have played together on the same line. Through training camp though head coach Bruce…
Why the 1 Is More Important Number in Sharks’ 5-1 Win Andrew Bensch | October 8, 2015 It was a rough and tumble opening night tilt between the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. After the Kings scored their only goal less than two minutes into the…
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