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The San Jose Sharks joined the NHL ahead of the 1991-92 season when the Gund brothers, minority owners of the Minnesota North Stars, wanted to relocate the North Stars to the Bay Area. After the league vetoed that plan, a deal was struck that resulted in the Gunds selling their shares in the North Stars in exchange for having the opportunity to buy an expansion franchise. The Sharks struggled out of the gate and didn’t post a winning record until the 1999-00 season. What followed, though, was a period of consistent success that included 13 postseason appearances in 14 years and three trips to the Western Conference Final. While they have yet to win a Stanley Cup, they did reach the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, which they lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Projected Lineups for the Sharks vs Captials – 12/3/24
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The San Jose Sharks take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SHARKS (9-13-5) at CAPITALS (17-6-1) 7 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, MNMT Sharks projected lineup William Eklund — Macklin Celebrini — Fabian ZetterlundLuke Kunin — Alexander Wennberg — Tyler ToffoliKlim Kostin — Mikael Granlund — Will SmithCarl Grundstrom — Nico Sturm — Ty Dellandrea Jake Walman — Cody CeciMario Ferraro — Timothy LiljegrenHenry Thrun — Jan Rutta Mackenzie BlackwoodVitek Vanecek Scratched: Givani Smith, Jack Thompson, Ethan Cardwell Injured: Logan Couture (groin), Marc-Edouard Vlasic (upper body), Barclay Goodrow (upper body) Status…

Sharks’ Best Players in Franchise History
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The San Jose Sharks are a team that lack the history of the Montreal Canadiens. The team’s beginning in the league saw San Jose take part in the 1991 Expansion Draft alongside the Minnesota North Stars. Since then the Sharks have appeared in one Stanley Cup Final, five Western Conference Finals, and secure one Presidents’ Trophy. Selecting just five players makes for difficult decisions. Notably, I did not select a defenseman to crack this list of historic San Jose players. I wanted to choose players that were not only tenured with the organization for long periods of time, but were…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 3
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This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were a handful of firsts throughout the league, from first goals to first overtime wins. Some all-time greats racked up hat tricks, while some others reached personal milestones and set new records. So, let’s begin our daily trip back through time to relive all the great memories made on Dec. 3. A Historic Date in Boston Two days after making their NHL debut, the Boston Bruins played their first road game in team history on Dec. 3, 1924, a 5-3 loss at the Toronto Maple…

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Sharks FAQ

What year were the San Jose Sharks founded?

The San Jose Sharks joined the NHL ahead of the 1991-92 season.

When did the San Jose Sharks play their first game?

The Sharks played their first game on Oct. 4, 1991. They played the Vancouver Canucks and lost 4-3.

Who is the current head coach of the San Jose Sharks?

David Quinn is the current head coach for the San Jose Sharks.