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Ryan Merkley

Avalanche Can Help Merkley Reach High Potential After Trade

Marko Zlomislic | January 27, 2023

Earlier this week, the Colorado Avalanche unofficially kicked off trade season in the NHL with a four-player swap involving two former first-round picks. The Avalanche sent forward Martin Kaut and…

Categories Advanced Stats, Colorado Avalanche

When Did It All Go Wrong For The San Jose Sharks?

The Hockey Writers | January 16, 2023

The San Jose Sharks had made the playoffs 21 times in 28 seasons between 1991 and 2019. That statistic alone tells a story about a team that never took a…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Canadiens Need Ryan Merkley’s Skills But Not His Attitude

Blain Potvin | January 9, 2023

Ryan Merkley has asked for a trade from the San Jose Sharks. Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff was the first on the story, stating that the Sharks are aiming…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, San Jose Sharks

Blackhawks & Sharks Emerging as Potential Trade Partners

Michael DeRosa | January 7, 2023

At the time of this writing, the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks are both at the bottom portion of the NHL standings. As a result, they both will be…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks

Bruins News & Rumors: Horvat, Pastrnak, Merkley & More

Michael DeRosa | January 7, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, a prominent NHL insider said that the Bruins “could be the ideal landing spot” for Vancouver Canucks star Bo Horvat.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors

3 Potential San Jose Sharks Trading Partners for Ryan Merkley

Colton Pankiw | January 4, 2023

Heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, then-prospect Ryan Merkley was seen as a bit of a wild card. While he undoubtedly had first-round talent, some scouts were hesitant on…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Oilers

Jim Parsons | January 3, 2023

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the San Jose Sharks are willing to trade Ryan Merkely after the player requested a trade. Meanwhile, there is talk the New York Rangers might…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, NHL Rumors, San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks Top 4 Prospects: December 2022

The Hockey Writers | December 13, 2022

Beneath the veil of the San Jose Sharks’ poor performance lurks a crop of highly talented prospects chomping at the bit for a shot at NHL ice time. This season…

Categories San Jose Barracuda, Sharks Prospects

3 Takeaways From the Sharks’ Second Week of the Season

Andrew Stille | October 25, 2022

The San Jose Sharks have been off to a rough start this season. The team could not find footing to save their lives in their first five games. Then, even…

Categories San Jose Sharks

4 Sharks’ Bold Predictions for 2022-23

The Hockey Writers | October 8, 2022

A new direction and replenished farm system make the San Jose Sharks one of the more curious teams heading into the 2022-23 season. With so many question marks from top…

Categories Previews and Predictions, San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ 3 Keys to Success During the 2022-23 Season

Andrew Stille | September 30, 2022

The San Jose Sharks are in a very bizarre state to begin the 2022-23 NHL season. Recently, they made a series of management and roster changes in an effort to…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ Prospect Tournament Provides Insight into a Great Future

Andrew Stille | September 22, 2022

The San Jose Sharks recently participated in a rookie prospect tournament with other local teams. The tournament took place from Sept. 16-19, and it gave fans a chance to see…

Categories Sharks Prospects
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