3 Positive Signs for Sharks Despite Struggles Andrew Bensch | February 13, 2015 Slumping Sharks Losers in five of their last six games, (albeit two overtime/shootout losses), the San Jose Sharks are slowly losing their grip on a playoff spot. Team Teal is…
Sharks’ Blue-Line Holds Promise; Biggest Hole at Forward Andrew Bensch | February 11, 2015 The San Jose Sharks are having a significant down year this season compared to a year ago. Last season they finished second in their division with 111 points. This year…
Are the Sharks Mishandling Mirco Mueller? Andrew Bensch | February 7, 2015 Strange Rookie Season This past offseason 2013 first round pick Mirco Mueller was a popular candidate to crack the opening night roster for the San Jose Sharks. After reportedly putting…
Second Half of Season Belongs to Young Sharks Kenneth Laws | January 27, 2015 With injuries to Justin Braun and Tommy Wingels set to sideline the duo for “weeks,” the outlook seems grim for a team battling for a playoff spot. The Sharks are…
Sharks Might be Better Served Missing the Playoffs Andrew Bensch | January 27, 2015 Bitter Sweet Streak Given their up and down season, the San Jose Sharks might actually be better served to miss the playoffs altogether. It would mean the end to a…
Sharks Rookies Keeping San Jose Afloat in Rough Waters Kenneth Laws | January 17, 2015 At the time of writing, the Sharks are sitting in the 6 seed of the playoffs. With 53 points, they are four points clear of the chasing teams. However, this…
Sharks in Odd Limbo Between “Tomorrow” & “Today” Andrew Bensch | January 12, 2015 This past summer the San Jose Sharks were the center of NHL speculation. How will they regroup from such a devastating playoff exit? Will the GM be fired? Will the…
Brent Burns Continues to Struggle Defensively Andrew Bensch | November 3, 2014 Seven Straight Goals Over the past four games, the San Jose Sharks have allowed seven goals. Forward turned defenseman Brent Burns has been on the ice for all seven of…
Sharks Mishandling Mueller, Irwin Andrew Bensch | October 24, 2014 Teenagers Must Play Somewhere Whether in the NHL, AHL, major junior, or overseas, 19-year-old top prospects need to be on the ice. Thursday’s rare home tilt for the San Jose…
Sharks Rookie Mueller Shuts Down Tavares Andrew Bensch | October 17, 2014 Size & Speed A 6’3” defensive defenseman who is also a strong skater. That is Sharks rookie Mirco Mueller. Few defenseman feature his size and skating ability. Fluid skating defensemen…
Mueller and Tierney Shine in Sharks Opener Kenneth Laws | October 9, 2014 Hockey is back. For the San Jose Sharks, it started with a brutal reminder. Wednesday night forced Sharks fans to watch a 40 minute ceremony of the Kings Stanley Cup…
Could Mueller Be Sharks’ Final Puzzle Piece? Andrew Bensch | October 6, 2014 Left Handed Defense When the San Jose Sharks were struggling last regular season and in the playoffs, their weakest area on paper was obvious. They had extremely limited left-handed defense…