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Sheng’s Daily: Has Mitchell Miller “done the work to earn a second chance”?
At the moment, the San Jose Sharks have just three right-shooting forwards on their NHL roster.
Should they target more?
From Sunday, another push for Nathaniel Mata’s RGV Roller:
"We're right around 100 degrees almost half of the year. If we had more roller rinks, hockey would have a little bit more of a chance down here."
Check out @RGVRoller sponsorship packet! Thanks @ScribeMata — support hockey in the Rio Grande Valley: https://t.co/esiZTK81nF pic.twitter.com/ofNynXIcqR
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) October 26, 2020
The Locked on Sharks guys debate the Sharks’ next alternate captain, among other topics:
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Oct. 26, 1995 – In a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, the #SJSharks acquired forward @OwenNolan11 in exchange for defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh.
📸 Sharks Magazine vol.5/no.3 pic.twitter.com/n8wi4V7Ojm
— San Jose Sharks History (@sjsharkshistory) October 27, 2020
Jonathan Dahlén has been picked for the national team by former Shark Johan Garpenlöv, only player from Hockeyallsvenskan on team. They'll compete in the Karjala Tournament against Finland, Czech Republic & Russia in Helsinki from 11/5-11/8 (H/T @UffeBodin) pic.twitter.com/4kA6zm7rkU
— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) October 26, 2020
Around the NHL…
Mitchell Miller “admitted to bullying [Isaiah Meyer-Crothers,] an African American classmate with developmental disabilities” but was still the Arizona Coyotes’ first pick of the 2020 NHL Draft. (Arizona Republic)
However, former NHL goalie Ben Scrivens doesn’t think Miller “had done the work to earn a second chance.” Highly recommend his thoughtful thread. (Ben Scrivens)
San Jose Sharks star Evander Kane echoed Akim Aliu’s thoughts on the matter:
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— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) October 27, 2020
James Mirtle breaks down how much all 31 teams have left to spend — the San Jose Sharks are actually sitting pretty compared to the rest of the league. (The Athletic)
Edmonton sports legend Joey Moss, most famous for being the Oilers locker room attendant during the Gretzky Era, has passed away. (Oilersnation)
Ex-San Jose Sharks center Chris Tierney has agreed to a two-year, $7 million dollar deal with Ottawa. (Ottawa Sun)
Eight RFAs who could be offer-sheeted this off-season. (Sportsnet)
Racism kept Herb Carnegie out of the NHL, but his grandson is fighting to get him into the Hockey Hall of Fame. (Sportsnet)
Fantastic work by Jack Han, on how Bryce Salvador thought his way to a 15-year NHL career. (The Hockey Tactics Newsletter)
Celebrini or Bust? Sharks Will Know If Embarrassing Season Worth It on May 7
What’s Next Step for Eklund, Graf, Other Young Sharks?
SOURCE: Sharks Want Goaltending Coach Thomas Speer Back
REACTION: Quinn Fired!
Grier Not Saying Much About Why He Fired Quinn, Who’s Next as Sharks Head Coach
NHL Scouts Talk Collin Graf’s Ceiling (+)
Vanecek ‘Happy’ To Be With Sharks, Ready To Turn Page on Season
Sharks Locker Room: What’s the Organization’s Plan Besides Hoping To Draft Celebrini?
Don’t Expect Will Smith To Sign With Sharks This Season
Labanc, Quinn at Impasse: How Did Sharks Get Here? (+)
REACTION: Quinn Fired!
Ferraro Teases Burns, Excited To Bring Sharks Back to Playoffs One Day
Granlund Will Play for Finland, Talks About Being ‘Dad’ for Eklund & Zetterlund
Grier on State of Sharks’ Rebuild, Free Agency Plans, Empty Seats at SAP Center & More (+)
Sturm Gets Real About Sharks’ Season, Why It’s So Important To Be Better Next Year
