Posts About "Kevin Labanc"
Sharks' 2021 New Year's Resolutions
January 2nd, 2021 The San Jose Sharks had a horrific 2019-20 season, and the offseason has lacked a large move to respond to this. The team will have a few different goals throughout this next season, so let's look at what I believe to be the Sharks' plans for the new year. Commit to a Plan for the Season The Sharks, unfortunately, dealt their...
Sharks 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Goals in 5 Minutes
December 21st, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL...
Barrie Colts' Top Line of All-Time: Svechnikov, Scheifele & Labanc
December 20th, 2020 The Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) have had some incredible forwards don the famous red, yellow, white, and black since their inception as a franchise back in 1995-96. From Jan Bulis to Sheldon Keefe to Bryan Little to Andreas Athanasiou, and many others, the list of explosive forwards is aplenty in Barrie,...
Sharks' Winger Depth Still Needs Some Work
November 28th, 2020 As mentioned in a prior article, the San Jose Sharks' depth at center lacks depth and consistency. However, the wing depth has plenty of younger options, mixed with consistent NHLers. In fact, three of the top four wingers are under 25 years old. Not included in this assessment are players such as Noah Gregor or Alex True, who are...
Sharks Re-Sign Labanc to Four-Year Contract Extension
October 10th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks have re-upped right-winger Kevin Labanc to a four-year contract worth $18.9 million. https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1315018454949343232 Labanc's Bet on Himself Has Paid Off Handsomely Last July, after notching an impressive 17 goals and 39 assists for 56 points in 2018-19, Labanc inexplicably signed...
Top 5 Barrie Colts of All-Time
October 1st, 2020 The Barrie Colts have a rich and storied history both on and off the ice. Since joining the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as an expansion team during the 1995-96 season, the team has one OHL championship under their belt along with one appearance at the Memorial Cup in 2000. Related: Top 3 All-Time Penguins Goalies The club also...
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Golden Knights, Blue Jackets, Oilers, More
September 26th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news the San Jose Sharks have three pretty serious questions to answer. Meanwhile, there is talk Alex Pietrangelo might have eyes on a particular team in free agency and it's not the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers have decided not to buy out anyone and a long-time Nashville Predator is...
Which Free Agents the Sharks Should Re-Sign this Offseason?
September 14th, 2020 The San Jose Sharks currently have 16 players signed, with 6 pending unrestricted free agents and 3 restricted free agents for the 2020-21 season. With only $14.1 million of cap space left and room for seven players before reaching the roster limit, the Sharks need to consider carefully whether these players are worth...
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...
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...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Sharks, NHLPA Votes, More
May 23rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the players have voted on the 24-team playoff bracket suggestion by the league. Is NHL action one step closer? The Edmonton Oilers and the city of Edmonton are pushing hard to host games, and will the San Jose Sharks trade either Tomas Hertl or Kevin Labanc? NHLPA Approves 24-Team Playoff Format It...
4 Players Devils Should Target at Trade Deadline
February 18th, 2020 With the NHL Trade Deadline less than a week away, the New Jersey Devils have already made it clear they'll be sellers. But that doesn't mean they can't be looking to make a couple of trades to improve their future. In last week's edition of 31 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman mentioned the Devils could be targeting younger...
Shark Bites: Couture's Critiques, Marleau's Milestones
October 28th, 2019 It was a dreadful Tour de Canada (and Buffalo) last week for the San Jose Sharks. After reeling in three straight wins, the Sharks erased that progress with a three-game losing streak, followed by an ugly two-game losing streak to end last week on a sour note. The four losses in five games has the Sharks sitting firmly at the bottom of...
