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Remember When? The Lightning’s Weird Waiver Claim of 2018-19

Eugene Helfrick | November 18, 2022

Due to the whirlwind experience of an NHL season, it’s easy to forget or completely miss things that happen, especially the smaller details. Everyone knows that Nikita Kucherov won the…

Lightning Stock Up, Stock Down: Special Teams, Maroon & More

Jim Bay | November 15, 2022

Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team’s performance. The Tampa Bay Lightning…

Revisiting the Sharks’ Erik Karlsson Trade

Marco Milani | October 15, 2022

*This article was originally published in Sep. 2019 On Sept. 13, 2018, the San Jose Sharks made an absolutely shocking trade with the Ottawa Senators. They traded for two-time Norris…

Sharks News & Rumors: Burns, Free Agency, Balcers & More

Colton Pankiw | July 17, 2022

In this edition of San Jose News & Rumors, Brent Burns‘ 11-year tenure with the organization has come to an end as he was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes earlier…

3 Takeaways as Sharks Earn a Point Against Penguins

Scott Linesburgh | January 16, 2022

The San Jose Sharks didn’t get the win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, but they made their point. They came into the SAP Center on Jan. 15 and won 2-1 in…

Sharks: Grading the First Homestand of the Year

Marco Milani | March 12, 2021

The San Jose Sharks have finished their first homestand of the year. They were able to play seven games straight at home after being on the road for most of…

3 Best Waiver Claims for the 2020-21 NHL Season

Victor Nuño | March 12, 2021

Players waived by NHL teams don’t often make a big impact for their new club. This season, there are unique rules for waivers, including the taxi squad, which was well…

Sharks Have a Strong Core of Young Wingers for the Future

Josh Frojelin | February 17, 2021

The San Jose Sharks have had many star wingers throughout their history. Franchise legends such as Joe Pavelski and Patrick Marleau were key contributors, and the team has even possessed…

Sharks See Some Positive Trends Despite Poor Results

Victor Nuño | February 15, 2021

After 13 games, the San Jose Sharks sit at the bottom of the Honda West division for the 2020-21 season. Things have certainly not gone the way Sharks fans and…

Sharks Trading Marcus Sorensen Would Benefit the Team Now and Later

Marco Milani | January 29, 2021

In the San Jose Sharks’ mixed bag of results, there are a lot of glaring issues that have been exposed by teams. One of those issues involves line combinations, which…

Senators News & Rumours: Opening Night Roster, Brown, Lajoie & More

Dayton Reimer | January 14, 2021

After months of planning, preparation, and more than a couple of hiccups, the NHL is finally ready to start their 2020-21 season. Ten teams hit the ice on Jan. 13,…

Sharks’ Claesson & Balcers Signings Add More Than Depth

Marco Milani | January 13, 2021

The San Jose Sharks have made two additions to the roster in the past two days. Their first addition came with the signing of Fredrik Claesson, formerly of the New…

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