Why the Sharks Shouldn’t Name a Captain Andrew Bensch | September 18, 2014 During his team’s tumultuous offseason, San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan has suggested numerous times that there would still be a leadership group with or without anointed captains. Furthermore,…
Catch Me If You Can! Patrick Marleau & Father Time Andrew Bensch | September 17, 2014 Like a Fine Wine For all the criticism that has come down on Patrick Marleau over the years (and yours truly is no saint in that regard), all the career…
Czech Mutant? Tomas Hertl Is a Rare Breed Andrew Bensch | September 15, 2014 Between the Legs Everyone in the hockey world was introduced to San Jose Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl last year when he delivered a four goal performance last October. The young…
Joe Thornton Is Better than Your Favorite Player Andrew Bensch | September 13, 2014 The (apparently) former Sharks captain Joe Thornton is 17th overall in the NHL when it comes to playoff points per game since the 2012 postseason. Thornton’s 18 points in 23…
5 Predictions for the 2014-15 San Jose Sharks Jason Kramer | September 10, 2014 San Jose Sharks training camp will be a little more spirited than it has been in recent years when it opens September 19. In an offseason that left Sharks fans…
Despite Drama, Sharks’ Cup Window Wide Open Andrew Bensch | September 9, 2014 With an offseason from H, E, double hockey sticks, there has been nothing but negativity lately surrounding the San Jose Sharks. However, despite the drama, the future isn’t all that…
Facing Fate: Why Sharks Will Stumble Again Andrew Bensch | September 7, 2014 Last week we previewed what the San Jose Sharks are going to look like on the blue-line and at forward come the regular season. But where will the 2014-15 Sharks…
Sharks Season Preview Part II: Forwards Andrew Bensch | September 5, 2014 With training camp nearing, it’s the time of year for season previews. Last week we previewed what the San Jose Sharks blue-line might look like on opening night. But…
Could Niemi Be a Cup Castoff Again? Andrew Bensch | September 3, 2014 1943 Wings, 2011 Bruins, 2015 Sharks? First things first, I’m a realist. No, I do not see the San Jose Sharks pulling off what the 1943 Red Wings and 2011…
Sharks Season Preview Part I: Defense Andrew Bensch | September 2, 2014 With the 2014-15 NHL season just weeks away, it’s time for season previews. This first installment previews what the Sharks blue-line will look like to start the season. There are…
Sink or Swim: 5 Most Intriguing Sharks Andrew Bensch | September 1, 2014 For some bizarre reason, the San Jose Sharks seem to want to blame their established stars for their failures. During last season’s locker room clean out day, Doug Wilson told…
Pacing the Sharks: Predicting San Jose’s Leaders Andrew Bensch | August 30, 2014 The Sharks have had a tumultuous summer, making a multitude of head scratching decisions both on and off the ice. However, anyone picking them to miss the playoffs because of…