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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.

Blue Jackets Defeat Sharks 4-2, Sweep Season Series

On Saturday, the San Jose Sharks visited the Columbus Blue Jackets as the two teams finished their season series. Their last game was a 4-3 Blue Jackets win, thanks to a very late goal by Boone Jenner in the third period that prevented overtime. This time, it was a more convincing win on paper for Columbus, but it was a game that could’ve gone either way. The Blue Jackets walked out with a 4-2 victory, but the Sharks were arguably the better team, which isn’t something we’ve been able to say often this season. Goaltending let the team in teal…

Sharks’ Magnus Chrona Making the Most of His NHL Opportunity

As the San Jose Sharks prepare for the final stretch of a difficult season, they are far more focused on setting up for the future. The trade deadline was one indication of this direction, and somewhat relatedly, a handful of players have seen their NHL playing time increase. However, of the players who exemplify this trend, no one is getting a bigger chance than goalie Magnus Chrona. He has started five of the team’s last seven games, and while his performance hasn’t been perfect, he shows a lot of promise. Chrona will get further looks in the net throughout the…

San Jose Sharks 2023-24 Obituary: Lost at Sea

Well, on Wednesday, March 13, another NHL squad was officially eliminated from playoff contention on an off-night for the team. The San Jose Sharks collected the little ‘e’ beside their team name in the standings and became the second team this season to be mathematically eliminated. Like the Chicago Blackhawks, expectations this season weren’t very high. Obviously trading Timo Meier last year signified a change in direction for the team under new general manager Mike Grier. With that, with them officially eliminated, here’s a look back on the 2023-24 season for the Sharks — what went wrong, what could’ve changed…

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NHL Rumors: Sharks, Flames, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Logan Couture spoke about the trade deadline and why he wasn’t moved by the San Jose Sharks when Tomas Hertl was. Meanwhile, Noah Hanifin has commented on rumors that he was “holding the Flames hostage” during trade deadline talks. Finally, the Edmonton Oilers were legitimately…

 

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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.