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Ilya Davydov

An avid hockey fan since 1990s, Ilya provides his insights and discussion points about San Jose Sharks and the National Hockey League in general on 'The Hockey Writers' website.

4 Wins in 17 Games for the Sharks

Ilya Davydov | March 11, 2013

There has been a relative lack of articles from writers covering San Jose Sharks. The main reason is a relative state of depression among all those who follow the team…

Interview with Rob Davison

Ilya Davydov | February 19, 2013

Rob Davison is remembered by many Sharks fans as a stay at home defenceman who was never shy to drop his gloves and step up for a teammate. In his…

NHL Salaries: The Sharks’ Tough Decisions

Ilya Davydov | February 13, 2013

Sixty four million dollars – an enormous amount of money for most people on planet Earth. However, for 30 general managers around the league, this amount is very small and…

3 Big Tests for the San Jose Sharks

Ilya Davydov | January 31, 2013

Three Real Tests for the Sharks in the Next Three Weeks The Sharks are the talk around the NHL, one of the ‘hottest’ teams in the league so far. Six…

The San Jose Sharks Home Opener Quiz

Ilya Davydov | January 23, 2013

There is a distinct buzz is in the air! The puck is about to drop in San Jose for the Sharks home opener. This Thursday the NHL hockey is officially…

The Ups and Down of Alexander Korolyuk

Ilya Davydov | January 12, 2013

If you take your time to review the rosters for the KHL All Star Game that will be played this Sunday, you will likely notice the name which would be…

Amnesty Buyouts for the San Jose Sharks

Ilya Davydov | January 7, 2013

The hockey world exploded with much anticipated news – NHL hockey is back! Within a mere two weeks, lamps will light up frozen battlefields in 30 arenas around Canada and…

The Return of San Jose’s Brad Stuart

Ilya Davydov | December 23, 2012

After six and a half seasons, Brad Stuart will be making his return as a member of the San Jose Sharks.

Tony Granato – One of the Most Memorable Comebacks

Ilya Davydov | December 11, 2012

Let’s take a short trip down the memory lane, and revisit a career of a man who is not generally associated with the San Jose Sharks. Tony Granato was born…

JR Roenick Bashes Stoic Patrick Marleau

Ilya Davydov | November 26, 2012

Jeremy Roenick’s criticism of Patrick Marleau in his new book “modestly” titled ‘J.R.: My Life as the Most Outspoken, Fearless, and Hard-Hitting Man in Hockey’ was picked up by several…

Ryane Clowe And His Next NHL Contract

Ilya Davydov | November 12, 2012

With the entire Winter Classic program officially cancelled and CBA discussions stalled once again, the NHL effectively ruined the momentum it gained from hosting this New Year’s Day event in…

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