5 Sharks Most Likely to be Traded Andrew Bensch | January 17, 2015 The San Jose Sharks are currently tied for second place in the Pacific division. That sentence alone would make many think San Jose will be buyers come the trade deadline.…
Not Buying Rumors of Tension Between McLellan & Wilson Andrew Bensch | January 16, 2015 Mirtle Most of you are probably up to speed by now on this piece by widely respected hockey writer James Mirtle. In it, the Toronto based writer claims Adam Burish…
Sharks’ Homestand Vital To Playoff Hopes Drew Weber | January 16, 2015 In Need Of Points The playoff race in the Pacific Division is, once again, absurdly tight as we enter the second half of the season. As of now, only four…
Tomas Hertl to 4th Line Center Could Flip the Sharks’ Script Andrew Bensch | January 15, 2015 Tomas Hertl at 4C? It was just one game, and we all know what can happen in just one game (John Scott can look like a 30 goal scorer) but…
Sharks’ Tyler Kennedy Strong in Return From Injury Andrew Bensch | January 14, 2015 Back Again Despite some terrible luck this season with injuries, San Jose Sharks versatile winger Tyler Kennedy has been extremely effective when in the lineup. On Tuesday in Arizona Kennedy…
Slumping Hertl: Analyzing His Sophomore Struggles Kenneth Laws | January 13, 2015 By this time of the season last year, even after suffering a horrific knee injury, Tomas Hertl had taken the hockey world by storm. He also had 25 points with…
Norris Debate: Shut-Down Vlasic or Two-Way Burns? Kenneth Laws | January 13, 2015 The James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded every year to the “defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” A lot of the time, however,…
Raffi Torres’ Absence Actually a Big Loss for Sharks Andrew Bensch | January 13, 2015 “True Grit” After acquiring “tough guy” Raffi Torres in a deadline deal in 2013, the San Jose Sharks have rarely had his services available. No, not because of suspension (although…
Sharks Survive But Struggle Without Joe Thornton Drew Weber | January 12, 2015 A Misleading Record After the San Jose Sharks lost their first-line center, Joe Thornton, to an injury sustained against the Anaheim Ducks, the team achieved a decent 2-2-0 record before he…
Sharks in Odd Limbo Between “Tomorrow” & “Today” Andrew Bensch | January 12, 2015 This past summer the San Jose Sharks were the center of NHL speculation. How will they regroup from such a devastating playoff exit? Will the GM be fired? Will the…
Sharks 5 on 5 Woes: A Free Fall From Grace Andrew Bensch | January 11, 2015 What a Difference a Year Makes Last season the San Jose Sharks scored 24 more goals at even strength than their opponents. This season however has been a completely different…
Interview With Sharks Prospect Daniil Tarasov Alessandro Seren Rosso | January 11, 2015 In this translated interview, originally appearing on the popular Russian portal sports.ru, Sharks prospect Daniil Tarasov talked about his experience in the different North American leagues, the Worcester Sharks, and his ultimate…