Posts About "Marcus Sorensen"
Updating the San Jose Sharks X-Factors
November 23rd, 2018 Prior to the start of the season, I identified two San Jose Sharks players as potential X-factors, the sort of player who might grow into a new role and become a major difference-maker for the team. It's a quarter of the way into the season, and I’m batting an even .500. The forward I selected has been electric, while...
San Jose Sharks X-Factors
September 22nd, 2018 We continue with our preview of the San Jose Sharks season with a look at the team's X-factors -- the sort of player who might emerge from a less visible role and deliver something critical to the team’s ultimate success. For the San Jose Sharks, I’ve identified two players -- one forward and one defenseman. In our preview...
San Jose Sharks 2017-18 Review: Coach
May 22nd, 2018 We’re up to the San Jose Sharks coaching staff in our review of the 2017-18 season. The prior articles are here: Main Points Forwards Joe Thornton Defensemen Goalies Roster and Salary Cap Coach GM and Owner (up next) When it comes to San Jose Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer, it’s never simple. By any...
San Jose Sharks Pull Even
May 3rd, 2018 In Game 4 of the series between the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights, the Sharks posted a 4-0 win. For the third consecutive game, the Sharks outskated the Golden Knights. For the third straight game, San Jose found success by going behind the net. But there was something new this game. Sharks goalie Martin Jones outplayed his...
Sharks & Golden Knights: It’s All About Team
April 24th, 2018 When the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks begins, one thing is certain. The series will be between two teams with a strong emphasis on 'team'. This isn’t a series with a bunch of stars. There’s only one player on either team likely to make the Hockey Hall of Fame, and that guy, Joe Thornton, happens to be...
Sharks Finish off Troubled Ducks
April 20th, 2018 It took until Game 4 of their series against the San Jose Sharks for the Anaheim Ducks to play hockey. And they played a terrific game against the Sharks. Only two problems. First, they weren’t enough better than San Jose to win the game, and second, they'd given themselves zero room for error. Game 4 of the series was the sort of...
