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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.

3 Sharks to Watch Following the All-Star Break

Andrew Stille | February 7, 2023February 6, 2023

The 2023 NHL All-Star Game has come and gone in a particularly uneventful fashion. Nothing worth noting happened for San Jose Sharks representative Erik Karlsson, and the Pacific Division team was out in the first round of the bracket. Quite honestly, most of the interesting NHL news came from events outside of the All-Star Game. As a result, the league could be looking at a few fun weeks to come as the trade deadline approaches. For the Sharks, there is not much to talk about for exciting news outside the possibility of landing Connor Bedard in the offseason. With that…

Sharks Unable to Rise Above Level of Their Competition

Alex Hutton | February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

As the NHL regular season comes out of the All-Star Break and heads into its final two months, the San Jose Sharks sit in seventh place in the Pacific Division, their 41 points putting them far closer to the worst record in the league than a playoff spot. While it’s clear that the team isn’t going to contend for anything other than the first overall pick this season, a closer look at their results reveals a slightly more complex picture. As their season has unfolded, the Sharks have consistently found themselves playing to the level of their competition, occasionally achieving…

3 San Jose Sharks That Fans Would Like to Forget About

Daniel Gentile | February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

Every franchise has opposing players who have done their team dirty in the past. I’m sure Philadelphia Flyers fans wouldn’t mind Wayne Gretzky taking a few shots from Rocky Balboa after he won two Stanley Cups against them. However, what about the hated players from your own team? I’m not entirely positive the San Jose Sharks have featured, or do feature currently, a player that is just universally hated and loathed in the teal and white. As with any passionate fan base (as San Jose truly is), there are going to be those who rubbed fans the wrong way. I’ve singled out…

Red Wings & Sharks Could Produce Big Trade at 2023 Deadline

Michael DeRosa | February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

At the time of this writing, the Detroit Red Wings have a 21-19-8 record and are seven points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Although Detroit has taken a step in the right direction, it is becoming rather apparent that their playoff…

Sharks’ Timo Meier Can Be a Difference Maker for a Contender

William Espy | February 4, 2023February 4, 2023

The San Jose Sharks are going to be looking to move some pieces in the near future and one of them will be Timo Meier. He’s a player that Sharks management would love to keep, as he would be a valuable piece on any team in the NHL. For reasons…

Sharks’ Market for Meier Heating Up with 7 Teams Interested

Michael DeRosa | February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

Now that the Vancouver Canucks have traded Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders, the new biggest trade target available is San Jose Sharks star winger Timo Meier. The Sharks have made it known that they are open to trading the 26-year-old as they gear up for a full-on rebuild,…

San Jose Sharks: A Brief History

THW Archives | January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

The beginnings of the San Jose Sharks history can be traced back almost fifty years ago to the 1967 NHL expansion. At the time, the NHL wanted to expand the league to new markets and also squash competition from other leagues such as the WHL. The San Francisco Seals, a…

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Sharks’ Timo Meier

Andrew Stille | January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

The San Jose Sharks are quickly approaching the trade deadline with little to show in the win column. Despite a few hot streaks here and there, the team has fallen short of the playoffs once again unless they go on an insane hot streak. As a result, there have been…

Sabres Have A Lot To Gain By Trading For Timo Meier

Jacob D. Strozyk | January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres have plenty of things going right for them offensively, but there is always room for improvement on a young team. Owen Power is taking a big step offensively as of late, the top line is looking fresh and in sync, and the speed of the forward group…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sharks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Senators

Jim Parsons | January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are working on an extension for Andrei Kuzmenko and it is believed he’ll sign a two-year bridge deal. That could lead to the Canucks giving up on signing Bo Horvat as one insider says they likely can’t sign both players. Meanwhile, the…

San Jose Sharks Should Move Core Pieces for Cap Flexibility

William Espy | January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

The San Jose Sharks have landed in one of the worst positions imaginable, not only are they near the bottom of the league but they’re also spending to the cap with no flexibility for the next few seasons. Last week, I discussed what this could mean for Timo Meier’s future…

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sharks, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canadiens

Jim Parsons | January 22, 2023January 23, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are reportedly narrowing down the field of suitors interested in Bo Horvat. Meanwhile, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are saying mid-February for any trade decisions. The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs are both interested in Vladislav Gavrikov and the Montreal Canadiens…

Sharks’ Erik Karlsson Content to Remain in San Jose

Andrew Stille | January 22, 2023January 21, 2023

The San Jose Sharks are shaping up to be sellers once again as the 2023 Trade Deadline looms nearer. Despite numerous attempts to get the team back on track, no tangible results have come of the current roster’s performance. The possibility of the Sharks needing to enter a full rebuild…

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