Hope always springs eternal on the first days of training camp. The San Jose Sharks opened their preseason with a split-squad 6-3 loss to Anaheim and a 4-2 victory over Vegas. It’s not about the results, of course – it’s about players earning their place on the big club. Assistant coach John Madden, helming the … Continue reading Quick Thoughts: Eklund, Merkley Impress in Sharks’ Split-Squad Games