Posts About "Doug Wilson"
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6
September 6th, 2020 Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the National Hockey League in the state of California. Also, the legendary Summit Series continued in Winnipeg and a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers are traded. Game 3 Ends in a Draw The infamous Summit Series continued on Sept. 6, 1972, with Winnipeg hosting the third series of the game. The...
Sharks' Wilson has a History of Late-Round Draft Success
July 17th, 2020 2020 NHL Hall of Fame inductee Doug Wilson became the general manager of the San Jose Sharks in 2003, and during his tenure has built a perennial contender. Part of the Sharks’ success is their ability to find value in the late rounds of the entry draft. In the 17 seasons since Wilson took over, the Sharks have only failed to make the...
Today in Hockey History: July 5
July 5th, 2020 Despite no games on the schedule, July 5 has been a rather busy day in National Hockey League history. We've seen some familiar faces in new places, plenty of coaching changes and a generational talent receive a huge new contract. The End of an Era The face of the Ottawa Senators franchise changed addresses on July 5, 2013. Daniel...
7 Fun Facts About Doug Wilson
July 1st, 2020 On June 24, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced two former Chicago Blackhawks players as members of the 2020 class: right wing Marian Hossa and defenseman Doug Wilson. Wilson played for the Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks throughout his 16-year career. Related: Gord Downie, Hockey, and the Tragically Hip Wilson was drafted sixth...
Sharks Must Make Room to Re-Sign Labanc
June 19th, 2020 Last summer, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson pulled the ultimate Jedi mind trick on Kevin Labanc. This summer, to get the restricted free agent re-signed, Wilson will have to use a little more force, fitting him in the lineup to stay. San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson and Edmonton Oilers GM Ken Holland - (Photo...
Sharks GM Wilson’s Top Offseason Priorities
April 22nd, 2020 As outlandish as an NHL season without the playoffs seems, that goes double for general manager Doug Wilson’s San Jose Sharks. Since Wilson took the reins of the franchise in 2003, they’ve just about always made the postseason, with only one non-playoff campaign up to now (2014-15). The Sharks then turned around and reached the...
Top 5 Sharks Trades Under Doug Wilson
March 12th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have made a lot of great trades since Doug Wilson became the general manager in 2003. Wilson has an incredible ability to make magic happen with other general managers. From acquiring the legendary Joe Thornton to winning the Erik Karlsson free agency race, Wilson is truly the trade extraordinaire. Here are some of...
Sharks Expectations for 2020 & Beyond
March 2nd, 2020 The San Jose Sharks made some big moves before the trade deadline on Feb. 24, 2020. They ended up dealing Patrick Marleau for a 2021 conditional third-round pick, and Barclay Goodrow for Anthony Greco and a 2020 first-round pick. They also acquired Brandon Davidson from the Calgary Flames in exchange for future...
Sharks Are Still Thornton‘s Best Shot at a Cup
February 28th, 2020 Don’t shed a tear for San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton. It’s not over until the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Jumbo Joe sings and calls it a career. Thornton vs. Marleau Obviously, Thornton remains with the Sharks despite general manager Doug Wilson’s willingness to move both him and fellow-veteran Patrick Marleau at the trade...
Sharks Need to Make Serious Changes Now
February 23rd, 2020 This season has not exactly gone as planned for the San Jose Sharks. Currently sitting 27th in the league and 13 points behind the wild card spot, it is safe to say that nobody would have predicted the season going this way back in October. Currently dealing with season-long injuries to key players and the recent firing of head coach...
Sharks Owner Gives GM Doug Wilson Vote of Confidence
January 23rd, 2020 SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner gave general manager Doug Wilson a vote of confidence Thursday with his team mired in 13th place in the Western Conference. Plattner said the entire organization is disappointed in the performance so far but he believes Wilson can lead the team back to contention. "Doug has...
NHL’s Top 5 General Managers of the Decade
December 31st, 2019 The shelf life of an NHL general manager may admittedly be longer than that of a head coach, but it’s still a largely thankless job. After all, it may be a few seasons of laying groundwork, building a contender before a truly good GM first tastes success in the win-loss column… and gets the props that comes with it. It’s in...
Sharks Add the "C" to Couture's Sweater
September 12th, 2019 The San Jose Sharks lost their captain when Joe Pavelski signed a new three-year contract with the Dallas Stars back on July 1. The team named their new captain on Thursday by announcing that the “C” will now be stitched to the sweater of Logan Couture. Sharks Make the Obvious Choice Couture becomes the 10th player to be...
