Erik Johnsgard
@https://twitter.com/pellybottoms_up
Erik is a California native whose been cheering for/crying about the Sharks since 1991. Ran away to the University of Anchorage Alaska for a spell, but couldn't stay away from the allure of teal. It brings out his eyes.
Author's Posts
Projecting Kevin Labanc's Season
August 9th, 2017 The San Jose Sharks enter 2017-18 in a precarious position. After failing to come to terms with unrestricted free agent and franchise legend Patrick Marleau, the Sharks are poised to take a step back, at least offensively, without significant progress from the “five or six” rookies that general manager Doug Wilson expects to play on...
Why Boedker Will Bounce Back in 2017-18
July 27th, 2017 When the San Jose Sharks acquired Mikkel Boedker as an unrestricted free agent in 2016, it looked like they had addressed their need for secondary scoring on the power play. After a not particularly close Stanley Cup Final series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in which the Sharks managed only eight goals in six games, general manager...
Chris Tierney's One-Year Contract is a Win-Win
July 13th, 2017 San Jose Sharks center and restricted free agent Chris Tierney agreed to the terms of his qualifying offer from the team this week, and it's pretty puzzling at first glance. A one-year deal for $735,000 seems low for a three-year pro coming off of his best season by several different measures. There are a number of reasons this deal...
San Jose Sharks Top 4 Prospects 2017
July 11th, 2017 When the San Jose Sharks take the ice against the Philadelphia Flyers at home on Oct. 4, there will be a vacancy in the lineup fans have not seen since a 1-0 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on April 9, 2009. Patrick Marleau will be absent. A gap that massive, in production and cultural impact if not in physical size, will need to be...
