Building Toward the Future
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In today’s edition, we discuss when the Sharks can compete against and why the goaltending prospects need to get an opportunity this season.
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Sharks Are Likely Years Out From Competing Again
November 21, 2023 by Andrew Stille
The San Jose Sharks have found themselves at the bottom of the standings for the majority of this season. Despite some being at the bottom a few different times over the past few years, this is the first time they have consistently been in last place. In fact, the consensus around the league is that the Sharks have the chance to become the worst team in recent memory, if not the worst in NHL history. That is how bad the team has been this season.
Sharks’ Goalie Prospects Deserve NHL Time This Season
November 19, 2023 by Alex Hutton
Now that the San Jose Sharks have halted their season-opening skid by winning three of their last six games, they can return to thinking about the big picture. Gone is the need to simply register a win and remove that burden. But with no expectations of contention either, the team can make moves that aren’t necessarily designed to win this season.
One crucial such move is to look into the possibility of giving their goalie prospects playing time in the NHL. It almost undoubtedly has to happen at some point this season, and now is a good time to at least start entertaining the option.
