Posts About "Peter DeBoer"
The Four Keys to Sharks Success
December 12th, 2018 In my prior piece, I laid out the four things the San Jose Sharks need to do to meet the high expectations set out for this powerhouse roster. Since then the Sharks have played three games, losing to the Dallas Stars 3-2, then beating the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 and the New Jersey Devils 5-2. We’ll take a deeper dive into...
Sharks Enter the Uncomfortable Zone
November 30th, 2018 Less than a week ago, the San Jose Sharks were coming off a largely successful homestand, posting a 4-1-1 record and sporting an overall record on pace for a 102-point season. Erik Karlsson was starting to produce like everyone expected, and Aaron Dell had posted back-to-back shutouts. And then the Sharks hit the...
The Sharks' Peter DeBoer Question
November 27th, 2018 San Jose Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer has his team a shade out of first place in the Pacific Division and the team is coming off a homestand with a 4-1-1 record. The Sharks have been to the playoffs in all three of DeBoer’s seasons, winning a total of four playoff series. This isn’t the resume of a coach whose job is on...
A Plan for Peter DeBoer
October 2nd, 2018 The San Jose Sharks open their season on Oct. 3, and today we finish our season preview. We've covered the team's pre-Erik Karlsson trade roster, our expectations for divisional opponents, the Sharks' greatest vulnerability and the team's X-factors. I've taken a look at important side effects of the Karlsson trade and my...
3 Statistics for Peter DeBoer – Part 3
September 28th, 2018 With the San Jose Sharks days away from their Oct. 3 season opener, we continue our season preview. We've covered the team's pre-Erik Karlsson trade roster, our expectations for divisional opponents, the Sharks' greatest vulnerability and the team's X-factors. I've taken a look at important side effects of the Karlsson trade and my...
3 Statistics for Peter DeBoer – Part 2
September 26th, 2018 With the San Jose Sharks a week away from their Oct. 3 season opener, we continue our season preview. We've covered the team's pre-Erik Karlsson trade roster, our expectations for the division opponents, the Sharks' area of greatest vulnerability and the team's X-factors. I've taken a look at important side effects of the Karlsson...
3 Statistics For Peter DeBoer - Part 1
September 25th, 2018 As the San Jose Sharks head towards their Oct. 3 season opener, we continue our season preview. We've covered the team's pre-Erik Karlsson trade roster, our expectations for the division opponents and the Sharks' area of greatest vulnerability. I've taken a look at important side effects of the Karlsson trade, and my colleague, Mac...
How the San Jose Sharks Measure Up
September 13th, 2018 As the San Jose Sharks get ready for the upcoming season, the fans are getting ready, too. We’re onto the second of several articles where I’ll help define the issues for the Sharks' upcoming season. The first looked at the roster heading into training camp. The Sharks have played the last three seasons under head coach Peter...
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...
Sharks 2017-18 Review: The Main Points
May 9th, 2018 I know the movie quote from Bull Durham doesn't go, "Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes you play Vegas," but it feels appropriate. With the San Jose Sharks' 2017-18 season now over, it's time to look back and review it in depth. We’ll cover the season in nine parts and as this goes forward over the next couple weeks,...
A Golden Knights Fan Guide to the San Jose Sharks
April 25th, 2018 As fans of the Vegas Golden Knights become comfortable viewers of Stanley Cup playoff hockey, it'll be helpful to know a bit more about their upcoming opponent, the San Jose Sharks. The Hockey Writers are here to help. We'll go over the roster, give you a feel for the team and players, and cover some of the special situations. As they...
Anaheim Ducks Fan Guide to the Sharks
April 10th, 2018 Do Anaheim Ducks fans really need a guide to the San Jose Sharks? The two teams are familiar to each other and about to get even more familiar as they compete in a rare playoff series between them. It turns out, however, a lot has evolved over the Sharks season in addition to a few noteworthy changes. We'll cover it all here so you'll be...
History Looms Large Over Sharks-Ducks Series
April 10th, 2018 The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks will get together for a playoff series for just the second time. The first time occurred in 2009 when the Ducks upset the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Sharks in six games. There is plenty of history between these teams, including many low-scoring, physical games which came down to the final...
