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Sheng’s Daily: Dubnyk Holding Up Trade to San Jose?
Everybody knows about John Madden’s playing career, but there’s less known about his coaching experience.
Mark Letestu and Mark Morris tell us about their time playing for and working with the new San Jose Sharks assistant coach:
Did you know Miikka Kiprusoff and Vesa Toskala were the last impact players that the San Jose Sharks drafted from Finland? That was 25 years ago.
There’s reason to believe that’ll change soon:
Finally, JD wonders if Brent Burns is a Hall of Famer?
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Michael Russo, who first reported on the possibility of Devan Dubnyk and Ryan Donato going to the Sharks, says that Dubnyk may be holding things up with his modified no-trade clause. Dubnyk underwent serious family issues this season. (The Athletic)
RFA Antti Suomela is working out with HIFK, is he moving there for good? Or just temporarily? (HIFK)
Around the NHL…
Micah Blake McCurdy on why Zach Aston-Reese deserved Selke consideration. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)
Ex-NHL scout Scott Masters tells us what really goes on at the draft table. (Colorado Hockey Now)
Are the Bruins shopping Tuukka Rask? (Boston Hockey Now)
Christian Arnold doubts that Semyon Varlamov will be moved. (NYI Hockey Now)
Should Vegas chase Bobby Ryan? (Vegas Hockey Now)
Oscar Klefbom may miss next season because of shoulder surgery. (Edmonton Journal)
Detroit won’t keep Jimmy Howard and will pursue a free agent goalie. (Detroit Free Press)
Sportsnet’s 10 best UFA right wingers and UFA left wingers available.
The NHL questions the Lightning about their less-than-socially-distanced Stanley Cup rally. (TSN)
Travis Yost pens an ode to Henrik Lundqvist. (TSN)
From Blichfeld to Weatherby, Sommer Reviews Sharks Prospects’ Seasons
Mock Drafts Think Sharks Will Pick Defenseman in 1st Round
Who Will Sharks Pick at No. 11? Chris Peters Talks 2022 Draft
Talking Barabanov, Who’ll Be Available at No. 11 for Sharks?
SJHN Daily: Will Doesn’t Shut Down Karlsson/Burns Trade Talk, Jumbo Meets Kodak Black
Sharks on How Vulgar Message to Golden Knights Got on Jumbotron
Burns on What Boughner Did Right, If He Wants to Chase Cup Elsewhere
REPORT: Simek Says Sharks Lied to Him
Hertl Excited to Start Next Season in Prague
SOURCE: Weekes Is Strong Candidate for Sharks GM
Who Will Sharks Pick at No. 11? Chris Peters Talks 2022 Draft
Talking Barabanov, Who’ll Be Available at No. 11 for Sharks?
Big Question: Can Burns Keep Defeating Father Time?
Sharks’ 2021 Draft Class Season Review
Marleau’s Hall of Fame Case?
If the family is his only concern about the move and leaving family with medical concern, I wonder what kind of help the sharks can provide to entice him to waive. He is not exactly my first choice to play with Jones but I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt due to the medical issues with family last year.
Probably means something too when a team makes clear they don’t want you. Even if I had a NTC, who wants to be where you’re not wanted?