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Alexander Barabanov

4 Sharks Who Won’t Be Back in 2024-25

Alex Hutton | April 8, 2024

Long eliminated from the playoffs, the San Jose Sharks are pivoting to what comes next. With a rebuilding roster and several young players and prospects on the rise, the opening…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Rangers Almost Acquired Alex Barabanov on Deadline Day

Jesse Courville-Lynch | March 10, 2024

The New York Rangers made some solid additions before the trade deadline this season, and have a strong team heading toward the postseason. According to a recent report, the Rangers…

Categories New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks, Trade Deadline

3 Maple Leafs Trade Targets From the Pacific Division

Spencer Lazary | March 6, 2024

With the NHL Trade Deadline just days away, I’ve prepared a mini-series where I look at trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs in each of the four divisions. Next…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

3 Sharks With Depreciating Trade Values

William Espy | February 26, 2024

The San Jose Sharks are certainly going to be sellers at the trade deadline this year, and as our Alex Hutton discussed earlier this week, veterans will play a key…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Trade Deadline

3 San Jose Sharks Who Need to Improve After All-Star Break

William Espy | February 10, 2024

The San Jose Sharks are currently in their bye week following the NHL’s All-Star Break. The next major milestone during the season will be the Trade Deadline, which is rapidly…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ New Losing Streak Hits 3 With 2-1 Loss to Blackhawks

William Espy | January 17, 2024

The San Jose Sharks finished their road trip at the United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time this season. Although there was originally quite a…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks Lose to Jets 2-1, Losing Streak Hits 10 Games

William Espy | January 5, 2024

The San Jose Sharks hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night (Jan. 4) as they looked to end their nine-game losing streak. Mackenzie Blackwood was in between the pipes for…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks Face Difficult Decision Regarding Barabanov’s Future

William Espy | September 13, 2023

The San Jose Sharks have had a busy offseason; however, there’s still some business to be done. While quite a few players are entering the last season of their contract,…

Categories San Jose Sharks

3 Early Golden Knights Trade Targets for 2023-24

Eric Cruikshank | September 3, 2023

The Vegas Golden Knights have always been an organization that looks to thrive in the present, finding ways to make their team as competitive as possible each season without worrying…

Categories Vegas Golden Knights

Bruins: 3 Forward Trade Targets After Missing Out on Barbashev

Michael DeRosa | February 27, 2023

The Boston Bruins were one of the many teams linked to Ivan Barbashev before his eventual trade to the Vegas Golden Knights. Therefore, it seems realistic that the Bruins could…

Categories Boston Bruins

Maple Leafs GM Not Finished Making Drastic Changes

Shane Seney | February 18, 2023

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas pulled off a blockbuster trade with the St Louis Blues to acquire Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari and word is he’s not…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Trade Deadline

Sharks’ Alexander Barabanov Quietly Having Breakout Season

William Espy | February 16, 2023

When breakout players have been discussed this season, the main player acknowledged has undoubtedly been Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres who seemingly overnight became a superstar-level player. The San…

Categories San Jose Sharks
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