Posts tagged with "Joe Thornton"
Rumor Rundown: Canadiens, Rangers, Golden Knights, More
October 12th, 2017 In today's Rumor Rundown we look at a struggling Montreal Canadiens team who could be on the verge of making moves. Will Mark Streit be with the team this time next week? What is to happen with forward Alex Galchenyuk, who right now, is underperforming? What else might the Canadiens be looking to do?The New York Rangers might also...
The Sharks' Cap Opportunity
October 4th, 2017 San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson finished an offseason without acquiring any major players. But he did acquire an asset the Sharks have not had much of in recent seasons: salary cap space. When it comes to cap space, the Sharks, atypically, have plenty. Our third and final key question for the Sharks' season is this: “What...
What Do the Sharks Have in Thornton?
September 30th, 2017 One of the first signs of my father’s arthritis was a tendency to drop things. Grabbing an object creates an instantaneous flow of information moving between hand and brain. For most people, this information flow requires no conscious thought. It is an instinct. The brain trusts the information coming from the hand.Arthritis, in...
The Year of Peter DeBoer
September 27th, 2017 NHL coaches are critical to their teams. But not all are major difference-makers. This season is when we learn if San Jose Sharks coach Peter DeBoer is a difference-maker or pretender. This is the first of three pieces examining the three key questions for the San Jose Sharks upcoming season.This first key question for this Sharks...
Sharks Play the Waiting Game
July 16th, 2017 For the San Jose Sharks, this offseason is pivotal. They lost their all-time leading goal scorer to free agency. They’ve re-signed their all-time best player, despite being 38 years-old, coming off a down season and finishing it with two torn knee ligaments. He got 16% raise.The Sharks have made few moves. Though I question some,...
Is Patrick Marleau Right for the Leafs?
July 14th, 2017 As Patrick Marleau heads to Toronto, there is a buzz. In our third and final part of the series, we'll peer into Marleau's future with the Maple Leafs. Related Part 1: The Ever-So Talented Patrick Marleau Part 2: Patrick Marleau's Yin and Yang During Marleau’s time in San Jose, he often divided the fan base. So it comes as...