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Sharks Must Give Ryan Merkley an NHL Roster Spot

Josh Frojelin | January 15, 2022

With the 21st overall selection in the 2018 NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks selected perhaps the most controversial prospect in the class. Ryan Merkley, a right-handed defenseman from the…

4 Sharks Who Probably Won’t Return Next Season

Victor Nuño | December 26, 2021

The 2022 offseason should be an interesting one for the San Jose Sharks. After two straight disappointing seasons, the team appears to be at least a playoff contender at this…

Sharks Vlasic & Simek Could Be Lineup Scratches By Season’s End

Josh Frojelin | November 13, 2021

Marc-Edouard Vlasic was selected 35th overall in the 2005 NHL Draft. At 19 years old, the Quebec Remparts defenseman jumped into the NHL for the 2006-07 season with little difficulty.…

Sharks Unable to Capitalize on Stellar Dubnyk Start in 2-1 Shootout Loss

Josh Frojelin | February 7, 2021

The San Jose Sharks entered their second game in a series against the Anaheim Ducks looking to make strides in the top-heavy Western Division. Looking to advance to the fourth…

Sharks’ Defensive Corps Needs to Rebound

Josh Frojelin | December 31, 2020

When spending $26.5 million on three defensemen, one would expect a given team to have an elite blue line. However, despite three Norris Trophies on the roster, the San Jose…

Streaking Sharks Still Falling Short of Playoff Expectations

Andrew Fowlis | November 27, 2019

The San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings Monday night, giving the team a three-game win streak, and an impressive 9-1-0 record over their last 10 games. Patrick Marleau…

Is Radim Simek the Key Piece to the San Jose Sharks?

Andrew Fowlis | November 17, 2019

After a lackluster start to the season, the San Jose Sharks have pieced together a six-game win streak. These six games coincide perfectly with Radim Simek’s return to the Sharks’…

Sharks Bites: Frustrations Run High During Losing Streak

Adam Cumbee | November 5, 2019

Another week, another dismal showing for the San Jose Sharks. After three more losses, the Sharks dropped to 4-10-1, the second-worst record in the NHL. This puts them just two…

Sharks Surge Fueled by Newcomers

Zeke | December 20, 2018

For the first two months of the season, the San Jose Sharks were inconsistent and struggling to stay in playoff position in a weak Pacific Division. Then, the Sharks division…

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