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Revisiting the Sharks’ Erik Karlsson Trade

Marco Milani | May 31, 2022

On Sept. 13, 2018, the San Jose Sharks made an absolutely shocking trade with the Ottawa Senators. They traded for two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson, as well as forward…

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…

Senators News & Rumours: Brown, Daccord, Beaudin & More

Giovanni Siciliano | October 24, 2020

It seems like the Ottawa Senators can’t stay out of the NHL news cycle as of late. What started at the draft with two of the top five picks, trading…

Sabres’ 2020 Trade Targets on Non-Playoff Teams

Jordan Deshane | July 10, 2020

This is the offseason that never ends. It seems like an eternity since Rasmus Dahlin scored the shootout-winning goal against the Washington Capitals. Had that been the end of the…

Senators’ Undervalued Balcers Bound for Full-time Role

Matt Malovic | July 16, 2019

The Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2019-20 season with a very different lineup from the one that started the 2018-19 season. The departure of high calibre players like Matt…

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