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Sharks Fans Have 3 Reasons to Be Hopeful for the 2020-21 Season

Josh Frojelin | January 4, 2021

With Joe Thornton departing, lacking their own 2020 first-round pick, and mass uncertainty surrounding the roster, it is easy for San Jose Sharks fans to feel down about the upcoming…

Categories Previews and Predictions, San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ 2021 New Year’s Resolutions

Josh Frojelin | January 2, 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…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Goals in 5 Minutes

Marco Milani | December 21, 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…

Categories Hockey History, Sharks History

Barrie Colts’ Top Line of All-Time: Svechnikov, Scheifele & Labanc

Domenic Lunardo | December 20, 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…

Categories CHL, Hockey History, OHL

Sharks’ Winger Depth Still Needs Some Work

Josh Frojelin | November 28, 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.…

Categories Previews and Predictions, San Jose Sharks

Sharks Re-Sign Labanc to Four-Year Contract Extension

Declan Schroeder | October 10, 2020

The San Jose Sharks have re-upped right-winger Kevin Labanc to a four-year contract worth $18.9 million. Labanc’s Bet on Himself Has Paid Off Handsomely Last July, after notching an impressive…

Categories Sharks Transactions

Top 5 Barrie Colts of All-Time

Domenic Lunardo | October 1, 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,…

Categories CHL, Hockey History, OHL

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Golden Knights, Blue Jackets, Oilers, More

Jim Parsons | September 26, 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…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, NHL Rumors, San Jose Sharks, Vegas Golden Knights

Which Free Agents the Sharks Should Re-Sign this Offseason?

Sydney Hillis | September 14, 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…

Categories Free Agents, San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ Wilson has a History of Late-Round Draft Success

Victor Nuño | July 17, 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…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Sharks History

Sharks Must Make Room to Re-Sign Labanc

Ryan Szporer | June 19, 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…

Categories San Jose Sharks

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Penguins, Sharks, NHLPA Votes, More

Jim Parsons | May 23, 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…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL Rumors, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks
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