Posts About "Martin Jones"
The Sharks and Kraken Could Have a Great Rivalry
October 1st, 2020 A new team emerging in the Pacific Division in 2021-22 is bound to cause a stir. The San Jose Sharks quickly evoked a rivalry with the previous newcomers, the Vegas Golden Knights, and it is not a far reach to assume they will do it again with the Seattle Kraken. With possible tension due to the fight for the best jersey, cultural...
Sharks Handicapped by Martin Jones’ Contract
August 23rd, 2020 With the NHL salary cap not likely to increase during the offseason, some teams will fare better than others. The San Jose Sharks might be on the wrong end of that, with bad contracts significantly hurting them. For instance, the Colorado Avalanche having Nathan MacKinnon locked into four more years at $6.3 million is an unbelievable...
Sharks' Goaltending and How to Fix It
June 26th, 2020 There’s no secret, the San Jose Sharks could not keep the puck out of their net in the 2019-20 season. The Sharks were tied with the New Jersey Devils for second-worst in the league at 2.88 goals allowed per 60 minutes last season (stats from Evolving Hockey). You aren’t going to win many hockey games when you need to score three...
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: Canadiens, Sharks, Flames, More
April 28th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz about who the Montreal Canadiens might be looking at for a backup goaltender and possible trade speculation. In San Jose, there are questions about their netminding situation. Canadiens Backup Goalie Options Sportsnet's Eric Engels recently was asked about backup goaltender options for...
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...
3 Games in Sharks' Stellar November
March 19th, 2020 In November, the San Jose Sharks had an 11-4-0 record. Even though it wasn’t the most dominant month in their history, after this streak it seemed like the Sharks were going to turn it around. It didn’t happen. Despite that, looking back at the positives from the 2019-20 season is a fun way to pass the time while the NHL is on...
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...
THW's Goalie News: Grubauer Injured, Jones' First Shutout, and More
February 16th, 2020 The NHL loves a spectacle, and the Stadium Series game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado was certainly that. Unfortunately, the game featured a major injury to one of the team's starting goaltenders. Also, two Pacific Division goalies had major shutouts on Saturday. Grubauer Injured Outdoors The Colorado Avalanche...
Sharks Goalie Depth Needs Attention
February 11th, 2020 Martin Jones and Aaron Dell are not long-term solutions in goal for the San Jose Sharks. Let’s take a look at what the future has in store from the farm system and how the Sharks might improve their goalie situation. Aaron Dell Dell is playing admirably since taking over the starting spot for the Sharks in December. He won the...
Top 3 All-Time San Jose Sharks Goalies
February 11th, 2020 The top three all-time San Jose Sharks goalies is a tough list to come up with. While there have been many goaltenders who have prowled the blue paint at the SAP Center, only a handful can be considered the best in franchise history. The Hockey Writers boiled down the list and ranked the trio of Sharks goalies who are the best of Team...
Sharks Owe It to Thornton to Trade Him
January 25th, 2020 The saying goes, if you love something set it free. If the Sharks value center Joe Thornton’s loyalty over his 15 years with the team, they’ll do just that by trading him to a contender. Thornton's Shot at a Stanley Cup Granted, Thornton has a no-movement clause. It’s possible he won’t want to leave the organization for...
Meier Gets 1st Career Hat Trick as Sharks Top Flyers 6-1
December 29th, 2019 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Timo Meier had his first career hat trick, Martin Jones stopped 26 shots, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Saturday night. Rookies Mario Ferraro and Joel Kellman each got his first NHL goal, and Patrick Mar...
