Sharks' Penalty Kill Bouncing Back
Sharks' Penalty Kill Bouncing Back
Sharks hockey is back following a lengthy time off for the All-Star Break and the bye week.
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Sharks Legend Marleau to be Inducted into Bay Area Hall of Fame
February 20, 2024 by William Espy
The San Jose Sharks announced on Tuesday that Patrick Marleau will be inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame as part of their 2024 class. He becomes the second NHL player to earn the honor, as Owen Nolan was the first Shark inducted in 2014.
5 Sharks Prospects Who Could Get NHL Opportunity After Trade Deadline
February 19, 2024 by William Espy (Substack Premium)
The San Jose Sharks are going to subtract some pieces before the rapidly approaching March 8th trade deadline. As a result, there will undoubtedly be some spaces that need to be filled. With that being said, while there are a few veterans who have been around the NHL lineup this season who can fill some spots, there are some prospects who could get an extended run during the spring whether it be their first opportunity at the NHL level or they’re back for the second or third time.
Blue Jackets Defeat Sharks 4-3 with Last-Second Winner
February 18, 2024 by William Espy
The San Jose Sharks hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets in the two teams’ first meeting of the season. Both are currently sitting in the bottom five in the NHL standings and appear to be favorites in the draft lottery during the coming offseason.
Sharks’ Penalty Kill Looking to Turn a Corner
February 17, 2024 by Alex Hutton
During a difficult 2022-23 season for the San Jose Sharks, one of the team’s few bright spots was their penalty kill. This season that hasn’t been the case. The NHL’s eighth-ranked shorthanded unit from last season has fallen to the bottom section of the league, spending much of the year in dead last. However, over the last six games bookending the All-Star Break, the Sharks have begun to take their penalty kill in the right direction.