So much for those “big changes” hinted at by Doug Wilson and promised by the media. So much for dismantling the core and “blowing up” the team after a pathetic first round exit against the St. Louis Blues. It had me excited (heck, it had all of us excited) at the possibility of acquiring some top-flight free agents or making more »
San Jose Sharks Interested in Free Agent Shane Doan
In addition to Rick Nash, the San Jose Sharks have been linked to yet another star forward: free agent Shane Doan. According to David Pollak and Doan’s agent: #Sjsharks on list of teams courting Doan. “Yes there is strong mutual interest. Have been in contact with Mr. Wilson” — agent Terry Bross. — David Pollak (@PollakOnSharks) July 9, 2012 Doan more »
San Jose Sharks: Off-Season Update and the Latest on Rick Nash
With the dust settling after perhaps the biggest day in NHL free agency thus far (Ryan Suter and Zach Parise signing with the Minnesota Wild), teams can now settle down, re-strategize, and add some other free agents. The San Jose Sharks are one of those teams; so far, they have lost Torrey Mitchell to the Wild, and UFA Daniel Winnik more »
Sharks Sign Adam Burish, Lose Torrey Mitchell
On the first day of free agency, the San Jose Sharks are already making moves. They signed winger Adam Burish to a reported four-year deal, worth $1.8 million a season. Burish is an enforcer who plays on the edge, and does not back down from a fight. Sharks fans will love him for calling Chris Pronger an “idiot” after the more »
The San Jose Sharks Would be Fools to Trade Logan Couture
It has been no secret: the San Jose Sharks want to acquire Rick Nash from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and they want to do it badly. Imagine Nash reuniting with Joe Thornton, his former teammate at HC Davos during the 2004-2005 lockout. If just one of those players by themselves would cause trouble for opponents on a daily basis, could you think of what playing more »
Sharks Issue Qualifying Offers to Nine Players
The San Jose Sharks have offered qualifying offers to nine players, and will have the rights to negotiate a new contract with them. The list, according to a press release, is as follows: T.J. Galiardi C Matt Irwin D Tim Kennedy C Brandon Mashinter LW Frazer McLaren LW Matt Pelech F/D Nick Petrecki D James Sheppard C Alex Stalock G Of these players, Galiardi is the only more »
San Jose Sharks: Brad Stuart In, Douglas Murray Out?
With the announcement that the San Jose Sharks had reportedly signed defenseman Brad Stuart to a three-year deal, the Sharks are now packed at the blue-line. With the addition of Stuart, the Sharks have nine defensemen on the roster: Dan Boyle, Justin Braun, Brent Burns, Jason Demers, Douglas Murray, Jim Vandermeer, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Colin White, and Stuart. Vandermeer and White more »
Todd McLellan to Return as Coach of San Jose Sharks, Looks to Add Assistant
After a regular season marked by inconsistency and untimely injuries, followed by a disappointing first-round thrashing by the hands of the St. Louis Blues in the playoffs, there was much speculation that San Jose Sharks’ head coach Todd McLellan would not be returning for 2012-2013. But today, management put those rumors to spell, deciding that McLellan would indeed return to coach the Sharks more »
Report: San Jose Sharks Agree to Three-Year Deal with Brad Stuart
After acquiring the rights to Brad Stuart from the Detroit Red Wings early last week, the San Jose Sharks are reportedly close to signing him to a three-year deal. TSN’s Darren Dreger tweeted this out early Monday morning: Expect San Jose Sharks to announce an agreement with veteran D-man, Brad Stuart today or tomorrow. 3 year term. — Darren Dreger more »
San Jose Sharks Goaltenders: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
In their 20-year history, the San Jose Sharks have seen terrific netminders (like the one pictured above), as well as some goalies better suited for a beer hockey league. So without further ado, I give you the good, the bad and the ugly, San Jose Sharks goalie style. The Good: Vernon, Shields, Toskala, Nabokov, Niemi Mike Vernon I will always more »
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