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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.

Revisiting the Maple Leafs’ Trade for Vesa Toskala From the Sharks
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On June 22, 2007, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a move to bolster their goaltending situation by acquiring Vesa Toskala from the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks received a conditional first-round pick (Lars Eller) and a second-round pick (Aaron Palushaj) and a fourth-round pick (Craig Smith) in the 2009 NHL Draft. In return, the Maple Leafs received the aforementioned Toskala and veteran forward Mark Bell. Trade Backstory At the time of the trade, the Maple Leafs had been in a prolonged goaltending carousel. Since the retirement of Ed Belfour after the 2006-07 season, Toronto used a mix of Andrew Raycroft,…

5 Most Interesting Players on Sharks’ Training Camp Roster
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The NHL’s training camp rosters have been released, and the San Jose Sharks have one of the most intriguing in the entire league. 63 players earned spots in camp, ranging from established veterans to prospects still multiple seasons away from playing at the highest level. While every player at the camp will be going through their own journeys and bringing their own stories to the ice, a few stand out as especially exciting due to their context, whether within the Sharks or otherwise. Here are five players who deserve particular attention over the span of camp. Filip Bystedt As general…

Sharks Should Avoid Kaprizov Trade Talk Right Now
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Just because the NHL offseason is almost over doesn’t mean we don’t have time for a few more plot twists. The newest development came when Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov rejected an extension that would have given him the largest contract in NHL history, leaving his future with his current team uncertain. Naturally, people have begun speculating on which teams he could go to if the Wild decide to trade him. While some theories have linked him to the San Jose Sharks, their front office should tread very, very carefully in any pursuit of him. The idea of snagging…

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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.