5 Sharks Closest to Making Their NHL Debuts Andrew Bensch | September 19, 2015 Last week my column on San Jose’s top five prospects took a look at the top five overall in terms of talent, production and investment made by the organization. While…
San Jose Sharks Mt. Rushmore: Who Makes the Cut? Andrew Bensch | September 18, 2015 This year, the San Jose Sharks are celebrating their 25th anniversary season. Being a relatively young franchise, they don’t have much of a history in terms of Hall of Fame…
Jones & Stalock: How Should Sharks Split Goaltending Duties? Andrew Bensch | September 18, 2015 During this year’s training camp the Sharks don’t have nearly as much to decide as other clubs. Finding story lines can be a challenge with the roster battles limited. However,…
Will the Sharks Penalty Kill Bounce Back? Andrew Bensch | September 17, 2015 When it comes to special teams, we have seen great playoff teams get away with having a bad power play (see the 2011 Stanley Cup winning Boston Bruins), but having…
Sharks Power Play Should be Even Better This Season Andrew Bensch | September 17, 2015 There is no question that San Jose’s deadly top unit power play carried the team last season. The Sharks’ penalty kill and five-on-five play was absolutely dreadful. While Team Teal…
Sharks Likely Defense Pairs to Start Season Andrew Bensch | September 16, 2015 If you call yourself a die hard hockey fan, you probably have at least a moderate curiosity towards line combinations and defense pairs. The start of training camp is when…
Sharks Likely Line Combinations to Start Season Andrew Bensch | September 16, 2015 If you call yourself a die hard hockey fan, you probably have at least a moderate curiosity towards line combinations and defense pairs. The start of training camp is when…
Top 5 Sharks Prospects Andrew Bensch | September 15, 2015 While the San Jose Sharks are still without a blue-chip center prospect with the potential to replace future Hall of Famer Joe Thornton, it is widely agreed upon that their…
Sharks Biggest Camp Battle: Mueller or Tennyson? Andrew Bensch | September 14, 2015 With training camps right around the corner, NHL teams will soon be making initial preparations for the season. How many young guys will earn roster spots? For a veteran-laden squad…
Facing Off: Pumping the Brakes on the Oilers Andrew Bensch | September 14, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column, featuring Larry Fisher and Andrew Bensch debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. When initial puck possession needs to be decided, hockey players face off. At…
Rourke Chartier Could be Dark Horse at Sharks Camp Andrew Bensch | September 13, 2015 Very few teenagers play in the NHL. Those that do are almost always high first-round picks. The Connor McDavid and Jack Eichels of the world (first and second overall selections…
Top 5 Ryane Clowe Moments Andrew Bensch | September 12, 2015 Ryane Clowe, one of the most popular players to ever dress for the San Jose Sharks will sadly not play another NHL game. Unfortunately for the rugged winger, concussions have…
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