Awards and Changes Being
Awards and Changes Being
The San Jose Sharks announced the dismissal of David Quinn last month and we also look back on the season as a whole
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Sharks' Organizational Awards: 2023-24 Edition
April 28, 2024 by William Espy (Substack Premium)
The San Jose Sharks’ 2023-24 season is now in the rearview mirror and although it wasn’t a season that fans would love to forget, let’s talk about some of the positives and negatives of the season with the 2023-24 season awards. Fellow Sharks contributor Alex Hutton joined me for this one, so let’s get into it!
Positive Takeaways From David Quinn’s Tenure as Sharks Head Coach
April 27, 2024 by William Espy
On Wednesday afternoon, San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier announced that David Quinn had been relieved of his duties as head coach of the organization. While Quinn’s coaching wasn’t perfect, it seems strange to fire him following a season where any type of success was impossible. Some criticized his ability to develop players over the years, yet last season, quite a few young players took a major step forward under his coaching.
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Sharks Dismiss Head Coach David Quinn After 2 Seasons
April 24, 2024 by Alex Hutton
The San Jose Sharks announced that they have fired head coach David Quinn after two seasons with the organization. Quinn posted a 48-91-25 record with San Jose, including a league-worst 19-54-9 this season.
Pavelski and Hertl in Playoffs Represent How Sharks Went Wrong
April 24, 2024 by Alex Hutton
The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and needless to say, the San Jose Sharks are not participating. An unsurprisingly poor season left them in last place in the NHL and represented the new lowest point of a gradual slide that began in the 2019 offseason. But Sharks fans will still have their eye on the playoffs and may be particularly interested in the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars, featuring former Sharks stars Tomas Hertl and Joe Pavelski. Their exits from San Jose represent different stages of the Sharks’ recent decline, and their postseason clash will evoke many different emotions from those who have followed the team for years.
My Ballot for the San Jose Sharks 2023-24 Team Awards
April 22, 2024 by William Espy
Last week, the San Jose Sharks announced the winner of three organizational awards that were voted on by members of the media. These were the Player of the Year, Media Good Guy, and Rookie of the Year. As a credentialed member of the media, I was honored to be invited to vote on these awards, and I am excited to share my ballot with all of you. Let’s get into it!