Posts About "Patrick Marleau"
San Jose Sharks Sign Patrick Marleau To One-Year Contract
October 13th, 2020 Patrick Marleau will be returning to the San Jose Sharks for his 21st season with the franchise, as the club has signed him to a one-year deal worth $700,000. https://twitter.com/SanJoseSharks/status/1316046361092128768 Sharks Legend Marleau Simply Belongs in Teal and Black Marleau, 41 years old, is Sharks royalty and is...
Flames Need More Veterans on Their Roster
September 23rd, 2020 When the Calgary Flames traded James Neal to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for veteran forward Milan Lucic, many wondered why the Flames didn't give Neal another chance. The deal showed no upside for Calgary until Lucic found a fit on the third line in early December. His Stanley Cup championship experience and his ability to mentor...
The Blues Should Target These 5 Bargain Free Agents
September 15th, 2020 As the St. Louis Blues enter an important free agency period, they have many questions to answer. What do they do if Alex Pietrangelo leaves? How can they fill the goal-scoring void without Vladimir Tarasenko? With the flat salary cap next season, they must look at potential bargain players who can play a role on the team. Here are...
How the Maple Leafs Could Build the Best Fourth Line in NHL History
September 11th, 2020 In this post, I am going to make a case that the Toronto Maple Leafs might have a unique opportunity to create the best fourth line in NHL history by keeping Jason Spezza and by signing two restricted free agents (RFAs) - Joe Thronton and Wayne Simmonds. Might it be possible to utilize the experience, desire, and skills of these aging...
Sharks Need to Find Depth Scoring This Offseason
September 1st, 2020 Only four teams scored fewer goals than the San Jose Sharks in the 2019-20 season. Two of them, the Dallas Stars and the Columbus Blue Jackets (both with 180 goals) made the postseason, but the other two struggled mightily. The Sharks scored 182 times in 70 games, but unlike the Stars and Blue Jackets, conceded 226 goals. The Los...
The NHL 500-Goal Club
August 20th, 2020 45 Members in the Exclusive 500-goal Club As you might expect, not only have this select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of twine-bulging glory, they’ve also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season goals in the best hockey league in the world is a highly significant achievement in itself....
Patrick Marleau’s Last of Many Shots at the Stanley Cup
July 21st, 2020 Among the current active NHLers, nobody has played more games than Patrick Marleau. The 40-year-old forward was drafted way back in 1997, second overall by the San Jose Sharks, right after another star, Joe Thornton. Since then, the legendary No. 12 established himself as perhaps the most significant player in the franchise’s...
Today in Hockey History: July 2
July 2nd, 2020 Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame goaltender found a new home twice on this date and a future Hall of Famer was born in Canada. Eddie the Eagle Cashes In…..Twice Goaltender Ed Belfour can look back on this...
Sharks' Best Players in Franchise History
June 1st, 2020 Since the San Jose Sharks' first season in 1991, there has been a multitude of extraordinary talent throughout the organization. From the top goal scorers, assist leaders, and skaters, to the best goalies and defensemen, the Sharks organization and fans have seen it all. But which players have been the best of the best? Who has...
Today in Hockey History: April 30
April 30th, 2020 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. A dynasty was temporarily derailed by an errant pass, multiple epic comebacks were completed and records were set across the league. Smith’s Unforgettable Gaffe Defenseman Steve Smith played in 804 NHL games with the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks and...
Sharks Expectations for 2020 & Beyond
March 2nd, 2020 The San Jose Sharks made some big moves before the trade deadline on Feb. 24, 2020. They ended up dealing Patrick Marleau for a 2021 conditional third-round pick, and Barclay Goodrow for Anthony Greco and a 2020 first-round pick. They also acquired Brandon Davidson from the Calgary Flames in exchange for future...
Sharks Are Still Thornton‘s Best Shot at a Cup
February 28th, 2020 Don’t shed a tear for San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton. It’s not over until the 6-foot-4, 220-pound Jumbo Joe sings and calls it a career. Thornton vs. Marleau Obviously, Thornton remains with the Sharks despite general manager Doug Wilson’s willingness to move both him and fellow-veteran Patrick Marleau at the trade...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Blackhawks, More
February 27th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the Edmonton Oilers, including updates on injuries and a player they were rumored to be in on but didn't land. There is also speculation that Joe Thornton may elect not to return to San Jose next season, and who he might consider is surprising. And, what's the latest on Jacob Markstrom?...
