The San Jose Sharks are slowly proving themselves as an elite team. With a 2-1 victory Tuesday night, the Sharks evened the series against the Los Angeles Kings, 2-2. This after losing their first two games on the road. While this is great news for Sharks fans, the series now becomes a best-out-of-three with two of those three being played ... Read More »
While most of the hockey media are concerned with the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins, there is bigger news out in California. The San Jose Sharks “surprised” most hockey fans with their sweep of the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. While this may seem shocking to most fans, the Sharks had swept the regular season series with Vancouver as well. ... Read More »
Only two games into the 2013 NHL Playoffs and the craziness has already begun. With it being seemingly anyone’s Stanley Cup this time around, there’s a lot to take in. Here are three things we have learned so far: 1. Every Series is Up for Grabs With the San Jose Sharks’ dramatic comeback win in overtime over the Vancouver ... Read More »
The San Jose Sharks could not hold off the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings to clinch the fifth seed in a 3-2 loss on Saturday night. Instead, the loss gives the Sharks the sixth seed heading into the playoffs, and it may be against their preferred opponent, the Vancouver Canucks. San Jose swept the season series against Vancouver, ... Read More »
The San Jose Sharks sent veteran defenseman Douglas Murray to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for two second-round picks, according to ESPN.com. The two picks San Jose receives will be for the 2013 and 2014 drafts. The second pick is contingent upon the Penguins winning two rounds in the 2013 NHL playoffs or having Murray re-sign with them after he ... Read More »
Just when you thought the San Jose Sharks’ woes were behind them, they choked yet again and fell to the Saint Louis Blues, 4-3. After going up 3-1 in the second period Antti Niemi gave up two goals early in the third, leading Todd McLellan to pull him. After just being brought up from Wochester, backup goalie Alex Stalock, took ... Read More »
The San Jose Sharks are currently 6-0-0 with 12 points and are tied for first place in the Western Conference. It seems like everything is clicking early for the Sharks. Based on those facts, their early-season grades reflect that sentiment. Offense: A It seems as though the Sharks have been playing since when the season was supposed to start in October ... Read More »
The San Jose Sharks have signed center Scott Gomez to a 1 year, $700,000 contract, ESPN reports. This is a big pickup for the Sharks as they now have more depth at a key position. Gomez will play center on the third or fourth line while providing some experience in addition to a dynamic skill set. The Montreal Canadiens bought ... Read More »
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