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Zeke

ZEKE is a native of the DC area where he witnessed the birth of the Capitals franchise. After graduating from Cornell University, which had seen hockey glory before he arrived, he moved west to San Jose. There he witnessed the birth of the Sharks franchise. His wait to witness a Championship from any of these teams finally ended in 2018.

Shift By Shift, San Jose Sharks Are Earning Their Way

Zeke | May 20, 2016

The San Jose Sharks have, at times this postseason, made the game of hockey look easy. They have done this against some very good teams. The key to the Sharks’…

Categories San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues

The San Jose Sharks Battle Back

Zeke | May 18, 2016

In the opening game of the Western Conference Final, the San Jose Sharks played pretty well. Sure, they had some problem areas, which is why they lost the game. Their…

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues

The Complete Vindication of Doug Wilson

Zeke | May 17, 2016

At this time last year, most Sharks fans were upset. At least those who still cared were. The prime target for their anger was general manager Doug Wilson. Calls for…

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks

A Blues Fan Guide To The San Jose Sharks

Zeke | May 15, 2016

The upcoming Western Conference Final features the St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks. For Blues fans wanting to know more about their current opponent, I thought I’d offer some…

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues

San Jose Sharks Turn An Important Page

Zeke | May 13, 2016

Should the quality of a season be determined by a single game? This does not seem fair. Prior to the Game 7 puck drop on Thursday, the scenario went like…

Categories San Jose Sharks, St Louis Blues

A Franchise Changing Game 7

Zeke | May 12, 2016

For Nashville and San Jose, their upcoming Game 7 is among the biggest games in franchise history. For San Jose, it would mark just the fourth time they have managed…

Categories Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks Find Their Adversity

Zeke | May 8, 2016

It happened. Prior to Game 3 of the Sharks-Predators series, I wrote about the Sharks’ good fortune in the playoffs up to that point, contrasting it with difficult moments in…

Categories Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks ‘No Goal’ A Major NHL Problem

Zeke | May 7, 2016

Did the NHL get the call wrong on what would have been an overtime winner in Game 4 against Nashville? Yes. There is little to defend in the NHL’s decision…

Categories Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks

My Lone Criticism of Joe Thornton

Zeke | May 3, 2016

Joe Thornton is a great hockey player. Perhaps the top criticism tossed in Thornton’s direction is his tendency to look for the pass and avoid taking the shot. This, however,…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks

Attrition Missing From San Jose Sharks Playoff Run

Zeke | May 2, 2016

The Stanley Cup playoffs are a test of many things in addition to hockey talent. It is common to hear the word ‘attrition’ during discussion of the NHL’s postseason. Most…

Categories Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks Face The Left-Handed Boxer

Zeke | April 29, 2016

The opening round for the San Jose Sharks could not have gone any better. The Sharks eliminated the Los Angeles Kings in five games, using a variety of approaches to…

Categories Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks

Respectfully, Time For Dan Boyle To Bow Out

Zeke | April 25, 2016

New York Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle has always fought the odds. Boyle, who will turn 40 in the offseason, epitomized the phrase: “its not the size of the dog in…

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