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Sharks Investing in Future of Barracuda

Josh Frojelin | May 23, 2022

In late 2020, the president of the San Jose Sharks was displeased with the conversations between he, Google, and the city of San Jose. The proposed development of the Diridon…

Sharks Fans Have 3 Reasons for Optimism This Season

Josh Frojelin | October 6, 2021

Last season, I wrote a similar piece previewing the San Jose Sharks and the reasons fans should remain optimistic entering the 2020-21 season. After all, under general manager Doug Wilson,…

Sharks Have Limited Options to Replace Evander Kane

Josh Frojelin | September 23, 2021

San Jose Sharks defenceman Erik Karlsson feeds Evander Kane on a perfectly played 2-on-1. The winger crosses the blue line and fires a soaring wrist shot over the glove hand…

Sharks’ 2022 Offseason Will Be Pivotal in Team’s Reset

Josh Frojelin | August 31, 2021

After two stellar drafts and quality development of their prospects, the outlook on the San Jose Sharks’ future has gone from glum to receiving legitimate excitement. The team’s future talent…

Sharks Prospect Leonard Facing Tough Battle to Keep a Roster Spot

Josh Frojelin | August 9, 2021

With the 182nd overall pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks selected over-aged Green Bay Gamblers forward, John Leonard. This was after his second United States Hockey…

Sharks’ Plethora of Wingers Will Lead to Offseason Trades

Josh Frojelin | May 14, 2021

After a 6-0 battering by the Vegas Golden Knights, the San Jose Sharks have finished the season 21-28-7. This sees the club currently sixth-worst in points-percentage in the league and…

Sharks’ “Reset” Not Going Well With String of Losses

Josh Frojelin | April 23, 2021

Well, the San Jose Sharks have truly been a mixed bag of results recently. The team is yet to find themselves in the winner’s column since April 6, dissolving their…

Sharks See Mixed Results in Eventful Series vs. Blues

Josh Frojelin | February 21, 2021

The San Jose Sharks picked up three of four possible points in a wild series against the St. Louis Blues, technically giving them the series win. This two-game set saw…

Sharks’ Rookie John Leonard’s Journey to His First 2 NHL Goals

Marco Milani | February 21, 2021

The 2018 NHL Draft was one that was filled with stars. The first two picks, Rasmus Dahlin and Andrei Svechnikov have made big impacts on their respective teams. The San…

Sharks Have a Strong Core of Young Wingers for the Future

Josh Frojelin | February 17, 2021

The San Jose Sharks have had many star wingers throughout their history. Franchise legends such as Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau were key contributors, and the team has even possessed…

Sharks Have Things to Fix As Young Guns Rise to the Occasion

Marco Milani | February 12, 2021

The San Jose Sharks once again have drawn a series, this time against their division rival, the Los Angeles Kings. They won the first game a shootout, by a score…

5 Sharks’ Takeaways From Blues Series: Faceoffs, Penalty Kills & More

Marco Milani | January 21, 2021

The San Jose Sharks just came off their second road series of the year, after drawing their two games with the Arizona Coyotes. This time, they faced the St. Louis…

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