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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.

Sharks 2023-24 Player Grades: Mikael Granlund
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The San Jose Sharks’ offense was led by one player in 2023-24, offseason acquisition Mikael Granlund. As a result, he seemed like a fitting candidate to lead off our player grades for the campaign.  Granlund’s Season Breakdown There were minimal expectations for Granlund when he joined the Sharks from the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the Erik Karlsson blockbuster trade. However, now former head coach David Quinn had a lot of hope for him. Early in the season, Logan Couture and Granlund were out with injuries, and in a post-game press conference, Quinn mentioned how the team would perform much…

Today in Hockey History: April 30
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April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across the league. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date has had to offer. Steve Smith’s Unforgettable Gaffe Steve Smith played in 804 NHL games on the blue line for the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, and Calgary Flames, scoring 375 points. He was a three-time Stanley Cup winner with 134 games of playoff experience and was as steady as you could be…

Today in Hockey History: April 29
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If you are a fan of a good Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, then April 29 is the day for you. This date in National Hockey League history has supplied us with a ton of drama. Let’s take our daily trip back in time and enjoy all the great moments this date has had to offer. You’ve Got to Love Those Game 7s On April 29, 1978, Lanny McDonald struck in overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Quarterfinals. The win was the…

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Today in Hockey History: April 28
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This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games as well as Stanley Cup Playoff milestones. Also, one of the greatest blueliners in National Hockey League history is celebrating his 53rd trip around the sun today. The THW time machine…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Sharks – 4/9/24
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The Calgary Flames take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. FLAMES (34-37-5) at SHARKS (18-51-8) 10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCA+, SNW Flames projected lineup Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri — Andrei Kuzmenko Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund…

 

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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.