Posts About "Doug Wilson"
Side Effects of the Karlsson Trade
September 18th, 2018 There’s been nothing but praise for the San Jose Sharks trade which brought Erik Karlsson to the team. The Sharks returned plenty to the Ottawa Senators; at least six assets and potentially up to eight. Despite all the praise, there are some potentially awkward consequences, and we’ll take a look at those today. The Karlsson...
San Jose Sharks' Major Vulnerability
September 15th, 2018 We continue on with our look at the upcoming season for the San Jose Sharks. Previously, we discussed the roster and the competition within the Pacific Division. We know the Sharks have plenty of talent plus significant experience to lean on when times get tough. The newly acquired Erik Karlsson adds another incredible talent to an...
Doug Wilson and the Risk Worth Taking
July 2nd, 2018 John Tavares has left the New York Islanders and is headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The best player to hit unrestricted free agency in a very long time had a list of six teams he considered: the team he played for his first nine seasons, the New York Islanders, and five others. The San Jose Sharks were one of the five. In many...
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...
