Sheng’s Weekend: Sharks Have Top-5 Prospect Pool?

Remember Pete Rose? Baseball banned him for life for gambling on his own games. These are very, very serious allegations that Evander Kane is facing:

Kane Accused of Gambling on Sharks Games

It’s confirmed: William Eklund will attend the San Jose Sharks’ development camp.

CONFIRMED: Eklund Will Attend Sharks Development Camp

Are the San Jose Sharks done with free agency? Or are they trying to add a defenseman?

Are Sharks Done with Free Agency?

It’s a Locked On Sharks mailbag: Tim Stützle or William Eklund? Who’s their choice for breakout player next year?

Mailbag: Stützle or Eklund? Next Year’s Breakout Player?

In other San Jose Sharks news…

Sie gets to the heart of why Anna Kane’s allegations matter so much to the NHL. (Fear the Fin)

*Sees San Jose’s goalie ranking* 👀 #THPN #SJSharks #HockeyTwitter https://t.co/9KE9GEo8If

— The Stick Hungry Podcast (@StickHungryPod) July 30, 2021

Local watering hole Patty’s Inn says goodbye:

#SanJose is changing. Patty's Inn is less than .5 miles from the Shark Tank, and has been a great hangout for #SJSharks fans. It all comes to an end this weekend after more than 80 years as Google prepares to move in downtown. There will be farewell celebrations Fri/Sat pic.twitter.com/UiGLzJbc3i

— Eric Rich (@ScoopRich) July 29, 2021

Around the NHL…

Wayne Gretzky says Charles Barkley helped convince him to join TNT. (Sportsnet)

Jack Eichel’s agents skewer the Sabres: “The process is not working.” (Buffalo News)

Meet the doctor that wants to perform a controversial disc replacement surgery on Jack Eichel. (Sportsnet)

Ex-San Jose Sharks defenseman Trevor Carrick is in the maple syrup business:

Krejci Moves On From Boston Bruins, Heads Home To Czech

Darcy Kuemper: “I feel great, ready to go”

NHL Free Agent Goalies: Did Flyers make right choice with Martin Jones?

Carter Verhaeghe: ‘Exciting time’ to be with the Florida Panthers

Feisty Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi agrees to a two-year contract extension

Life, Death, and Future Life of the Canucks Rookie Tournament

Kingerski: Is This It? Are the Penguins Intentionally Taking a Step Back?

Rosner: Trading Anthony Beauvillier for a Defenseman Would be a Mistake

Roundup: Tuch Out 6 Months, McCrimmon Let Reaves Choose Trade Destination

What Will Washington Capitals See From Martin Fehervary Next Year?