Posts About "Doug Wilson"
The San Jose Sharks Embrace Risk
June 25th, 2018 In the past few months, the San Jose Sharks have gone all in on superstar center John Tavares becoming a free agent and having him sign with the Sharks. In the just concluded draft, they selected Ryan Merkley with their top pick. Merkley was widely considered the most polarizing high-end talent in the draft. And last month, the Sharks...San Jose Sharks 2017-18 Review: GM and Owner
May 26th, 2018 We’re up to reviewing the San Jose Sharks brass in our series covering the team's 2017-18 season. The prior articles are here: Main Points Forwards Joe Thornton Defensemen Goalies Roster and Salary Cap Coach GM and Owner Summary (up next) Doug Wilson's 2017 Offseason It's been quite a year for Doug...
Evander Kane's Questionable New Deal
May 25th, 2018 Count me among the miffed. The San Jose Sharks signed Evander Kane to a contract for seven years reported at $7 million per season. On one level, Kane's talent, it is a good deal. But on other levels, it is puzzling. Kane’s Toxic Perception Kane has had issues off the ice, issues with his teams and issues on the ice. While some...Sharks 2017-18 Review: Roster & Salary Cap
May 20th, 2018 We’re up to the San Jose Sharks management of the roster and salary cap discussion in our review of the 2017-18 season. The prior articles are are here: Main Points Forwards Joe Thornton Defensemen Goalies Roster and Salary Cap Coach (up next) Unlike most of the other pieces in our season review, we'll do...
San Jose Sharks Add Controversial Kane
February 27th, 2018 Taking a look at the San Jose Sharks statistics page, one thing stands out. Most Sharks players have a minus rating for the season. Only six players are plus players and only three are plus-four or better. Do the Sharks, a good defensive team, have a shortage of even-strength goal scoring? Why yes they do. Could a scoring winger help...
Will Brent Burns Get Peter DeBoer Fired?
February 11th, 2018 Following the 5-3 loss to their division rival, the Vegas Golden Knights, San Jose Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer held a testy postgame press conference. Already (rightfully) upset over both the officiating and an injury to Joel Ward, he was asked about Brent Burns ‘two-way game’ and responded, “he’s our most dynamic guy,...
