The San Jose Sharks first played NHL hockey in the fall of 1991, but they did not make it to the Stanley Cup Final until the spring of 2016. Getting so close to winning it all and falling short was disappointing for the team and fans, but the thrilling ride through the postseason has Sharks Nation looking forward to getting back there in 2017.
The Sharks were an effective team in all areas during 2015-16, scoring 241 goals and allowing only 210—the NHL average was 222 goals for and against last year. Led by Joe Thornton, Brent Burns, Joe Pavelski and three more 20-goal scorers added to that trio as support—Patrick Marleau, Tomas Hertl and Joel Ward—San Jose had no trouble offensively all year. A tight defensive unit and fine goaltending by Martin Jones gave the team a chance to win every regular-season game—and 14 more in the postseason.
San Jose general manager Doug Wilson was fairly quiet during the offseason, with most of the primary assets from one year ago returning under contract. As is the case with all NHL teams in the cap era, inexpensive value contracts will be required, and this is an area of strength for the Sharks. Fans m ...
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