Can Goldobin Replace Burns on Thornton Line? Andrew Bensch | September 27, 2014 Full disclosure I have yet to watch Nikolay Goldobin play a single game. And before you start calling me crazy, let me just say no, I’m not crazy, my mother…
John Scott Cannot Protect Tomas Hertl Kenneth Laws | September 23, 2014 What’s the famous quote? “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind?” Most commonly attributed to Mahatma Ghandi, someone should lend Todd McLellan and Doug Wilson a book…
Retired Sharks Numbers: Who Will Be the First? Kenneth Laws | September 22, 2014 There are currently 122 retired numbers across the NHL. However, the San Jose Sharks have yet to raise a banner with a number to their own rafters. It may take…
Why the Sharks Shouldn’t Name a Captain Andrew Bensch | September 18, 2014 During his team’s tumultuous offseason, San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan has suggested numerous times that there would still be a leadership group with or without anointed captains. Furthermore,…
Catch Me If You Can! Patrick Marleau & Father Time Andrew Bensch | September 17, 2014 Like a Fine Wine For all the criticism that has come down on Patrick Marleau over the years (and yours truly is no saint in that regard), all the career…
Czech Mutant? Tomas Hertl Is a Rare Breed Andrew Bensch | September 15, 2014 Between the Legs Everyone in the hockey world was introduced to San Jose Sharks rookie Tomas Hertl last year when he delivered a four goal performance last October. The young…
Joe Thornton Is Better than Your Favorite Player Andrew Bensch | September 13, 2014 The (apparently) former Sharks captain Joe Thornton is 17th overall in the NHL when it comes to playoff points per game since the 2012 postseason. Thornton’s 18 points in 23…
5 Predictions for the 2014-15 San Jose Sharks Jason Kramer | September 10, 2014 San Jose Sharks training camp will be a little more spirited than it has been in recent years when it opens September 19. In an offseason that left Sharks fans…
Despite Drama, Sharks’ Cup Window Wide Open Andrew Bensch | September 9, 2014 With an offseason from H, E, double hockey sticks, there has been nothing but negativity lately surrounding the San Jose Sharks. However, despite the drama, the future isn’t all that…
Facing Fate: Why Sharks Will Stumble Again Andrew Bensch | September 7, 2014 Last week we previewed what the San Jose Sharks are going to look like on the blue-line and at forward come the regular season. But where will the 2014-15 Sharks…
Sharks Season Preview Part II: Forwards Andrew Bensch | September 5, 2014 With training camp nearing, it’s the time of year for season previews. Last week we previewed what the San Jose Sharks blue-line might look like on opening night. But…
Could Niemi Be a Cup Castoff Again? Andrew Bensch | September 3, 2014 1943 Wings, 2011 Bruins, 2015 Sharks? First things first, I’m a realist. No, I do not see the San Jose Sharks pulling off what the 1943 Red Wings and 2011…