Sharks 2018-19 schedule breakdown
Yesterday, we talked about five can’t-miss games in the 2018-19 season. But there’s more to the schedule than just good giveaways and high-octane games. Here’s a break down of the full 82-game schedule and how that could affect the season. … Continue reading Sharks 2018-19 schedule breakdown
Pacific Preview: Vancouver Canucks
Ask a Sharks fan for their thoughts on the Vancouver Canucks, and the answers probably won’t be very positive. Memories of a once dominant franchise featuring some of hockey’s most hated pests like Ryan Kesler and Alex Burrows have left San Jose’s fanbase with a … Continue reading Pacific Preview: Vancouver Canucks
Top 25 Sharks Under 25: No. 7 Rudolfs Balcers is an Ottawa Senator
Well, this is awkward. If this article had gone up on Wednesday or earlier, I’d have told you that Rudolfs Balcers was going to be the face of the San Jose Barracuda in 2018-19. Since being drafted by the Sharks in the fifth round … Continue reading Top 25 Sharks Under 25: No. 7 Rudolfs Balcers is an Ottawa Senator
Top 25 Sharks Under 25: No. 11 Sasha Chmelevski may be a diamond in the rough
April 4, 2018 will go down as one of the biggest days in Alexander Chmelevski’s career. Just hours after signing his entry level contract with the Sharks, Chmelevski began his pro hockey career by deking San Diego Gulls goaltender Kevin Boyle and scoring his … Continue reading Top 25 Sharks Under 25: No. 11 Sasha Chmelevski may be a diamond in the rough
Top 25 Sharks Under 25: Antoine Bibeau is a difference maker in Barracuda net
When the San Jose Barracuda made their unbelievable late season push to claim an AHL playoff spot, just about no player made a bigger contribution than Antoine Bibeau. After three years of service in the crowded Toronto Maple Leafs system, Bibeau came to … Continue reading Top 25 Sharks Under 25: Antoine Bibeau is a difference maker in Barracuda net
All for a Cup of Ko-fi
As a person who lives with the daily struggles of ADHD, there might not be a more valuable player in my writing career than coffee. While regular people tend to get jittery after a cup of joe, my already-hyper brain … Continue reading All for a Cup of Ko-fi
July News Roundup: Trevor Lin-done, Virtanen and other re-signings
I didn’t expect to be bringing this style of article back during the summer, but there’s been a lot of news to go over. When I heard that Trevor Linden was leaving his role as President of Hockey Ops, I … Continue reading July News Roundup: Trevor Lin-done, Virtanen and other re-signings
Without an ECHL affiliate, the Sharks’ options are far and few
On Saturday, the ECHL’s Allen Americans announced they had signed a new NHL affiliation agreement with the Minnesota Wild, ending a four-year run as the ECHL farm club for the Sharks and Barracuda. While an AHL team’s main role is developing the NHL’s best prospects, … Continue reading Without an ECHL affiliate, the Sharks’ options are far and few
Canucks bet big on grit in Free Agency, but at what cost?
The Canucks made a number of signings on the first day of NHL free agency, and if you’re anything like me, it left you with a bad taste in your mouth. That, and some salty language. But let’s see if … Continue reading Canucks bet big on grit in Free Agency, but at what cost?
Barracuda sign Jeffrey Viel, Thomas Grégoire
The San Jose Barracuda made two long-awaited signings official today, announcing that the team had locked up winger Jeffrey Truchon-Viel and defenseman Thomas Grégoire to multi-year AHL deals. Both signings were reported back in May by TVA Sports (English translation here) and Grégoire’s own Instagram … Continue reading Barracuda sign Jeffrey Viel, Thomas Grégoire
