Sheng’s Daily: Thank You, Jamie

Could the San Jose Sharks still start the season at SAP Center? “It’s still up in the air,” an NHL source said. Is that indecisiveness good news for the Sharks?

Sharks Starting Season at SAP Center? NHL Source: “It’s still up in the air.”

Why might the San Jose Sharks’ training camp roster be smaller than usual? I tell Locked On Sharks:

Who’s Back in San Jose, Why Training Camp Rosters May Be Smaller

On Tuesday, the Sharks unveiled their 30th anniversary Heritage jersey. Will it also come in white?

Sharks Bring Back Original Teal Jersey, How About White Throwbacks?

In other San Jose Sharks news…

Beloved San Jose Sharks alumni and broadcaster Jamie Baker is leaving the booth:

Statement from Jamie Baker. pic.twitter.com/MV0f5MdHzU

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) December 16, 2020

Sie wrote on how Baker impacted them. (Fear the Fin)

Original and iconic. Our #ootd fit just right 👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/tmzmRNPsoG

— Christina Marleau (@c_marleau) December 16, 2020

Speaking of Patrick Marleau, here’s what he told Mitch Marner about playing with Joe Thornton. (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Dec. 16, 2016 – In his NHL debut, #SJSharks forward Timo Meier scored his first career NHL goal on his first shot, which held up as the game winner, in the Sharks' 4-2 victory at MTL. #TimoTime

📸 Getty Images pic.twitter.com/Uhst25a01H

— San Jose Sharks History (@sjsharkshistory) December 17, 2020

Melker Karlsson is leaving the NHL to return to the SHL:

We appreciate all the deliveries 🥛

Thank you and good luck in Sweden, Melker Karlsson! pic.twitter.com/53hHKgPVLE

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) December 15, 2020

University of Michigan head coach Mel Pearson and San Jose Sharks director of scouting Doug Wilson Jr. talked up Thomas Bordeleau. (The Athletic)

Around the NHL…

The WHL is holding off on starting its season. (WHL)

Addressing professor Sean Carleton’s criticism, the Canucks say they’ve received support from First Nations over their orca logo. (Sportsnet)

The provinces of Quebec and Manitoba weigh in on the NHL’s start plans. (TSN)

48-year-old Jaromir Jagr has just started his 33rd pro season. (NHL)

On why both analytics and intangibles can occupy places at the same table. (1st Ohio Battery)

NHL schedule could resemble that of Major League Baseball

Haggerty: It May Be Time For Bruins To Move On From Chara

Pacioretty: Trade Rumors “Lightweight Stuff”

BHN Puck Links: Who On Earth Would Steal From Walter Gretzky?

Nathan MacKinnon: “I feel great”, ready to rock for Avs