Sharks’ Goaltending Depth Tested With Nedeljkovic Absence THW Staff | November 13, 2025 The 82-game NHL season is a war of attrition, a logistical puzzle where a single missing piece can have ripple effects throughout the organization. For the San Jose Sharks, that…
Sharks’ Last 2 Games Show They Shouldn’t Rush Askarov Alex Hutton | December 26, 2024 For the first time, the San Jose Sharks are giving goaltender Yaroslav Askarov an extended look at the NHL level. A fluke injury to Vitek Vanecek opened up a roster…
Sharks Relying on Vanecek and Blackwood for Better and for Worse Alex Hutton | November 14, 2024 As the San Jose Sharks look to continue the momentum from a 5-2-1 stretch, they have reasons for both optimism and concern surrounding their goaltending. Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek…
Sharks Should Wait to Trade Blackwood or Vanecek Alex Hutton | September 6, 2024 At a time when most NHL teams have largely finalized their core rosters with only the final spots to be determined, the San Jose Sharks may still be making moves.…
Sharks Trading for Askarov Would Fill Long-Term Need William Espy | August 20, 2024 The San Jose Sharks are in a bit of an odd situation when it comes to their goaltending situation. Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek are both solid NHL netminders, however,…
Sharks Need to Make a Decision Regarding Blackwood’s Future William Espy | May 29, 2024 The San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood last summer, hoping he would solidify the position alongside Kaapo Kahkonen. Before Kahkonen was traded at the trade deadline, goaltending was undoubtedly…
Sharks’ Devin Cooley Faces Uncertain Future William Espy | April 19, 2024 Devin Cooley’s feel-good journey to the San Jose Sharks is well documented. When it happened, it seemed the trade deadline deal was simply a move to bring a hometown player…
Oilers Should Only Be Interested in Mackenzie Blackwood Rob Couch | January 16, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers have climbed their way firmly into a playoff spot. A big part of their turnaround is thanks to strong goaltending, mostly from Stuart Skinner. Calvin Pickard has…
Sharks Would Be Wise to Keep Mackenzie Blackwood William Espy | December 8, 2023 The San Jose Sharks will be part of many trade rumors. In fact, not too long ago, our Andrew Stille explained how one particular player, Mackenzie Blackwood, would be a…
Sharks’ Goalie Prospects Deserve NHL Time This Season Alex Hutton | November 19, 2023 Now that the San Jose Sharks have halted their season-opening skid by winning three of their last six games, they can return to thinking about the big picture. Gone is…
Sharks’ Mackenzie Blackwood Off to Hot Start William Espy | October 21, 2023 The San Jose Sharks may have had a difficult start to the season on paper, but one positive has been the play of Mackenzie Blackwood. Even though his save percentage…
Sharks’ Kaapo Kahkonen Deserves to Start Opening Night William Espy | October 7, 2023 The San Jose Sharks have a few days before any decisions for the opening night roster need to be finalized. Based on what we’ve seen so far though, it seems…