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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.

10 Items to Look for Early in the Sharks Season, Part 1

Zeke | October 7, 2015

The San Jose Sharks’ 2014-15 season was not defined early in the year, but by a February collapse and problems winning at home. It is difficult to determine the course…

Categories San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks: A Season of Ifs

Zeke | October 6, 2015

Every team has ifs at the start of a season. The upcoming season for the San Jose Sharks has a lot of ifs. More ifs than most teams. If there…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Do Not Suspend Raffi Torres, Ban Him

Zeke | October 5, 2015

In the 2013 NHL playoffs, Raffi Torres hit Jarret Stoll. The NHL ruled it was a hit to the head and suspended Torres. Looking at it in slow motion, with…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Suspensions

Quantifying Line Balance in the NHL

Zeke | October 4, 2015

One of the favorite pastimes of NHL followers is to suggest and debate line combinations for their favorite teams; which player should be with which other players on the forward…

Categories Advanced Stats, NHL Coaching

A Softer San Jose Sharks Team

Zeke | October 2, 2015

In the Pacific Division, the hits just keep on coming. The top teams are big and physical. If the Sharks had any doubt on what the style of play they…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Trending

The San Jose Sharks at 25: A Worthy Celebration

Zeke | October 1, 2015

This season will be the 25th for the San Jose Sharks. Well, sort of. Measuring the years and the dates gets a bit clumsy, as the NHL missed a season.…

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

The Complicated Legacy of Ryane Clowe

Zeke | September 13, 2015

Ryane Clowe won’t be playing again in the NHL. His decision to retire shortly before his 33rd birthday is medically driven. The choice was made for him. In a word:…

Categories Editor's Choice, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

Intriguing Overtime Options For The San Jose Sharks

Zeke | August 27, 2015

The new NHL overtime rules will give us 3-on-3 hockey. My own opinion is that, like the shootout, it is another gimmick. But gimmicks have their place in sports: the…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Goaltending

Five Great Moments in San Jose Sharks History

Zeke | August 25, 2015

The month for looking back at San Jose Sharks history continues, and this time, it’s a chance for us to check in on some of the best moments in team…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Top 10 Lists

Things Are Getting Tighter in the NHL’s Wild Wild West

Zeke | August 19, 2015

The NHL’s Western Conference is going to be difficult to accurately predict this season. But perhaps that should be no surprise. Last season, the difference between most of the Western…

Categories Commentary, Previews and Predictions

San Jose Sharks Matt Nieto At A Crossroads

Zeke | August 10, 2015

For the Sharks third year forward Matt Nieto, this season looks to be one that will define his career. Nieto is only 22, so it might seem early for a…

Categories San Jose Sharks

The 5 Most Fun San Jose Sharks to Watch in Team History

Zeke | August 6, 2015

Its the dead of summer, the time of year where hockey takes a backseat to pretty much everything else. So instead of looking at the serious issues ahead for the…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Top 10 Lists
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