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San Jose Sharks: Team Teal Executing Perfect Offseason
June 24th, 2010
For any Sharks fans who worried about losing Patrick Marleau to free agency, you can officially relax.
But those of you who fell into that category really had nothing to worry about.
Marleau wasn't going anywhere.
Do you really think the Sharks would let their best asset just walk out the door? The ...
With Rob Blake Set to Retire, Who Will be San Jose’s Next Captain?
June 11th, 2010
The San Jose Sharks once again fell short of expectations this past season as they failed to win the Stanley Cup despite finishing first in the Western Conference during the regular season.
And as it turns out, that failure against the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference finals will be the ...
San Jose Sharks: Patrick Marleau Has Unfinished Business In San Jose
June 8th, 2010
By virtue of being born in the Bay Area the same year that the then expansion San Jose Sharks were born (1991), I have naturally followed the team my entire life.
Granted, my memory of the early years '91-'98 is a bit fuzzy due to being a child. Since I can ...
San Jose Sharks: Retirement Or Not, Rob Blake Shouldn’t Be Re-Signed
June 6th, 2010
When the San Jose Sharks decided to take the captaincy away from five-year captain Patrick Marleau last off season, almost the entire fan base was in unison on who should handle the role.
Of course, it’s a no brainer; Dan Boyle was the ONLY option that made sense for captain.
But ...
Evgeni Nabokov: Why the San Jose Sharks Should Let Him Walk
June 3rd, 2010
The San Jose Sharks are currently in the beginning stages of an offseason that is already the most talked about offseason in franchise history.
Considering that their captain Rob Blake, leading goal scorer Patrick Marleau, and starting net-minder Evgeni Nabokov are all unrestricted free agents, there is potential for major ...
Jarome Iginla to the San Jose Sharks? Why It Makes Sense for Both Sides
May 30th, 2010
If there is any bonafide NHL super star that has been unfairly put out of the spotlight in recent seasons, it would have to be Calgary's Jarome Iginla.
After Iginla led his Flames all the way to the Stanley Cup finals back in 2003-04, Calgary has gone on to make the ...
San Jose Sharks: Five Players To Look Forward to Next Season
May 24th, 2010
The San Jose Sharks did accomplish something significant in the 2009-10 NHL season.
For what it's worth, they are no longer the biggest choke artists in hockey. That title belongs to the Washington Capitals.
And while that clearly isn't enough for San Jose's fan base to completely rejoice in, the ...
Five Reasons Why the Sharks Will Win Tonight
May 21st, 2010
Overcome: The word that has defined the Sharks playoff run thus far is probably starting to sound a bit redundant, especially to all non-Shark supporting hockey fans.
And while winning a postseason series after dropping the first two games at home is an arduous task, if there is any team capable ...
Chicago-San Jose: Sharks Down 0-2? Time to Throw Blackhawks Some Curveballs
May 20th, 2010
Before anyone gets their panties in a bundle, don't worry, I'm not suggesting the Sharks make a switch in goal by replacing Evgeni Nabokov with Thomas Greiss.
That wouldn't be a curveball, that would be more like throwing a knuckle-curve/fork/spit ball without knowing how to throw it.
Point being, that idea (as ...
Dear Sharks Fans: Do Not Embarrass Yourselves by Booing Brian Campbell
May 14th, 2010
About a week ago I read one of the best hockey pieces ever posted here on bleacher report.
Matt Hutter, the Detroit Red Wings' featured columnist wrote a heart felt piece about his favorite team from an objective standpoint. (You can read his article here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/388749-nhl-playoffs-beating-red-wings-could-yield-finals-appearance-for-sharks).
Matt's piece really drives home the ...