Posts About "Joe Thornton"
Today in Hockey History: July 2
July 2nd, 2020 Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame goaltender found a new home twice on this date and a future Hall of Famer was born in Canada. Eddie the Eagle Cashes In…..Twice Goaltender Ed Belfour can look back on this...
Today in Hockey History: June 21
June 21st, 2020 This date in National Hockey League history has seen some major coaching moves in recent years. It has also hosted three different NHL Entry Drafts with some impressive classes. Big Time Coaching Moves June 21 has been a big date when it comes to some high-profile coaching hires. On this date in 2000, the Pittsburgh Penguins named...
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sharks, Oilers, More
June 7th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Detroit Red Wings have been told that one of their restricted free agents would like to switch positions. How will that affect contract negotiations? The San Jose Sharks will likely keep a handful of players and lose others. Who is in that group? The Edmonton Oilers are going to a "cap careful" team,...
Sharks' Best Players in Franchise History
June 1st, 2020 Since the San Jose Sharks' first season in 1991, there has been a multitude of extraordinary talent throughout the organization. From the top goal scorers, assist leaders, and skaters, to the best goalies and defensemen, the Sharks organization and fans have seen it all. But which players have been the best of the best? Who has...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks, Awards, More
May 28th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the NHL has officially honored a few stars with awards, putting any debate to rest about where the play-in points might go. In Montreal, the Montreal Canadiens got good news and potentially bad news. The Toronto Maple Leafs are adding a prospect to their playoff roster, and the San Jose Sharks have...
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...
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard
April 11th, 2020 With the 2020 NHL postseason on hold, those beloved playoff beards could become very long. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent years. Snapchat filters, NHL sponsor commercials, and in-game giveaways have turned the playoff beard into a hockey pop culture phenomenon. It even...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Sharks, Players Making Plans, More
March 18th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Toronto Maple Leafs are taking a look at how to manage their blue line if there is a flat salary cap next season, the San Jose Sharks are making plans that may or may not include Joe Thornton and the NHL players are getting their heads together, trying to help the NHL come up with a...
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' Best and Worst Contracts for 2019-20
March 3rd, 2020 At the beginning of each season, it's common to put thought into your favorite team's players and their contracts. It's fun to imagine how each player will add to your team's success early on. Now, as we are near the end of the season, we're going to revisit these contracts and talk about who lived up to the hype and who burned a hole...
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...
NHL Rumors: Blues, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Sharks, More
February 28th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of the St. Louis Blues organization that they might be thinking about a Alex Pietrangelo contract extension. So too, in Boston, there's buzz around what a Torey Krug extension looks like. Where do the Columbus Blue Jackets and Josh Anderson sit and what did Joe Thornton say about rumors he...
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...
