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San Jose Sharks Contract Challenges

Zeke | January 16, 2018

Word came out over the weekend that San Jose Sharks defenseman Paul Martin was on the trade market. This was confirmed by general manager Doug Wilson and the trade inquiries…

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Depth Helping the Sharks Move Forward

Zeke | December 4, 2017

It happens every year. Fans start thinking how great it’d be to make a trade and get back a lot more than they give up. San Jose Sharks fans are…

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The Sharks Course Corrections

Zeke | October 16, 2017

The San Jose Sharks looked completely out of sync in their first two games. Before the third game, stalwart defenseman Paul Martin went on injured reserve. In sports, coaches often…

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Barracuda Notebook: Special Teams, 2013 Draft, Ryan Hopes to Stay

Zachary DeVine | May 17, 2017

The San Jose Barracuda begin their Western Conference Final match-up against the Grand Rapids Griffins this Saturday at the SAP Center in San Jose. Below are news and notes from…

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Barracuda Brief: Calder Cup Playoffs Open with a Split

Zachary DeVine | April 25, 2017

Welcome to the Barracuda Brief, your weekly one-stop shop for updates on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes and other features to keep…

Categories Commentary, San Jose Barracuda, Sharks Prospects

Barracuda Brief: San Jose Bags Four Points from Moose

Zachary DeVine | April 4, 2017

Welcome to the Barracuda Brief, your weekly one-stop shop for updates on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes and other features to keep…

Categories AHL, Commentary, San Jose Barracuda, Sharks Prospects

Barracuda Brief: Atop the Pacific Division, Eight Is Great

Zachary DeVine | February 14, 2017

Welcome to the Barracuda Brief, your weekly one-stop shop for updates on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes and other features will keep…

Categories Commentary, San Jose Barracuda, San Jose Sharks, Sharks Prospects

Barracuda Brief: San Jose Misses Shot at 1st Place

Zachary DeVine | January 16, 2017

Welcome to the Barracuda Brief, your weekly one-stop shop for updates on the San Jose Barracuda. The Barracuda Brief will feature recaps, team news, quotes, and other features will keep…

Categories AHL, San Jose Barracuda, Sharks Prospects

5 Sharks Closest to Making Their NHL Debuts

Andrew Bensch | September 19, 2015

Last week my column on San Jose’s top five prospects took a look at the top five overall in terms of talent, production and investment made by the organization. While…

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The San Jose Sharks Turn Offensive in the 2012 NHL Draft

Walter McLaughlin | June 24, 2012

To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense.— Ambrose Bierce Unless selecting at the very top of the NHL draft, a team’s picks will always be poked…

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