2011 Draft Day Trade: The Sharks That Jumped Walter McLaughlin | June 29, 2011 When it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened — John…
2011 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones Christopher Ralph | June 24, 2011 This marks the third year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). This year also features integral contributions from Brian Huddle, Jeff Blay…
San Jose Sharks’ Left and Right Wing Leanings in the 2011 Draft Walter McLaughlin | June 19, 2011 Say what? The San Jose Sharks, a team that has advanced to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row and armed to their razor-sharp teeth with elite snipers…
The Next Ones – Brett Ritchie – NHL 2011 Draft Prospect Profile: Power Forward looking to Sting Brendan Ross | May 24, 2011 Please “Click Here” for “Notes Up Front” and the “Legend” for various topics covered below in my “Live Updated” NHL 2011 Draft Preview article. Brett Ritchie Date of Birth: …
Antti Niemi A Modern Day Grant Fuhr Tim Kolupanowich | May 12, 2011 Everybody knows about the clutch play of Edmonton Oilers goaltender Grant Fuhr. Although his statistics were never eyepopping, even for is era, he had a knack for making the big…
The Most Interesting Series in the World: Five Thoughts on Sharks-Red Wings Game Six James Neveau | May 10, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent With the Vancouver Canucks’ defeat of the Nashville Predators on Monday night, the only game left in town in the NHL playoffs is the series between…
San Jose Sharks: Prospects Report Jeff Blay | April 25, 2011 Here is an update on what I believe to be the San Jose Sharks Top 10 prospects, currently playing in major junior or the NCAA. These reports are based on…
Round One: Royal Jelly Walter McLaughlin | April 12, 2011 Before you say anything, there really is such a thing. From the Merriam-Webster dictionary: a highly nutritious secretion of the pharyngeal glands of the honeybee that is fed to the…
Are the Sharks Ready to Erase Their Playoff Misfortunes? James Neveau | April 6, 2011 Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent On January 13th, the San Jose Sharks were a team whose trends were all pointing in a downward direction. They were sitting with a record of…
Sharks/Ducks: Quack, Quack, Cock-A-Doodle-Doo Walter McLaughlin | April 2, 2011 Throughout history, there have been a myriad of truly jaw-dropping, horrifying, ignominious characters that have withstood the test of time and reside in infamy, even today. Christians will point immediately…
Mathieu Darche: Inspirational Journeyman Plays Key Role for Habs Steven Hindle | March 28, 2011 It took him 13 years and 795 games but Mathieu Darche has become a key member of the Montreal Canadiens and an inspiration for hockey players everywhere…
Kings Gain Ground on Sharks with 4-3 Win Andrew Knoll | March 25, 2011 Andrew Knoll explores the Kings 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks.