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Sharks’ Biggest Question Mark in 2022-23 Will Be Defensive Corps

Andrew Stille | August 22, 2022

The San Jose Sharks have made a series of roster and management changes during the 2022 offseason. One of the more significant moves involved former Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns…

Categories San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks News & Rumors: Gadjovich, Thornton, Merkley

Colton Pankiw | June 1, 2022

In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, Jonah Gadjovich’s agent says his client was not involved in the 2018 World Juniors sexual assault scandal. In other news,…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, San Jose Sharks

Sharks’ Ryan Merkley Needs More Ice Time

Andrew Stille | March 30, 2022

Ryan Merkley was the San Jose Sharks’ first-round selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. In that season, he put up 67 points in 63 games with the Guelph Storm…

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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…

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Sharks’ 2021-22 Midseason Prospects Report

Victor Nuño | January 10, 2022

After a strong start, the 2021-22 San Jose Sharks are starting to look like the 2020-21 team. Regardless of if they make the playoffs or not, it’s probably not a…

Categories NHL Prospects, Sharks Prospects

Sharks’ 2022-23 Roster Will Feature Future of Franchise

Josh Frojelin | December 31, 2021

Rookies taking on large roles straight out of training camp can be a slippery slope. On one hand, seeing the future stars of an organization already warrant large minutes can…

Categories Sharks Prospects

Sharks Show Resilience and Promise During Homestand

Victor Nuño | November 8, 2021

The San Jose Sharks entered their five-game homestand with four wins and three losses. During their homestand, they had to face a great deal of adversity. Here are some takeaways…

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3 Bold Sharks Predictions for the 2021-22 Season

Victor Nuño | October 3, 2021

The San Jose Sharks have missed the playoffs for the last two seasons. The last time that happened was in 1995-96 and 1996-97. The silver lining then was that they…

Categories Previews and Predictions, San Jose Sharks

Sharks News & Rumors: Kane, Hertl, Merkley & More

Colton Pankiw | September 22, 2021

In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, Evander Kane sat down with ESPN’s Linda Cohn last Thursday to discuss allegations that he bet on his own games…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, San Jose Sharks

10 Sharks Takeaways from the Rookie Faceoff Tournament

Victor Nuño | September 22, 2021

San Jose Sharks prospects participated in the rookie faceoff tournament in Arizona. This is becoming a yearly tradition with Western Conference teams participating, and this year, that included the Colorado…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Sharks Prospects

Sharks’ 2021 Rookie Faceoff Preview

Josh Frojelin | September 16, 2021

The 2021 San Jose Sharks’ prospect scrimmage featured some outstanding moments. From sensational shootout goals, a Gordie Howe hat trick, and score sheets featuring the future of the club, development…

Categories Sharks Prospects

Sharks’ 3 Untouchable Prospects Entering 2021-22

Josh Frojelin | August 26, 2021

The San Jose Sharks have rapidly grown their prospect pool since Doug Wilson Jr. began heading the team’s scouting department before the 2017 NHL Draft. After two seasons in which…

Categories NHL Prospects, Sharks Prospects
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