San Jose Hockey Now
Welcome to San Jose Hockey Now
Welcome to San Jose Hockey Now.
We’re going to be your 24/7 San Jose Sharks stop. At least one original story a day, usually more. Exclusive interviews. Smart analysis. Proprietary stats. Breaking news. Feature stories. Video breakdowns. Trade scoops.
We’re part of National Hockey Now, a growing network of NHL team-focused sites run by professional hockey writers. We have outlets in Pittsburgh, Colorado, Boston, Florida (and now San Jose!) with more on the way.
You’ll find out what does ex-Sharks goaltending coach Johan Hedberg think of Martin Jones now?
Which Shark asked to be dealt at the last Trade Deadline?
How much more ice time did the Barracuda give Sasha Chmelevski over Ivan Chekhovich last year?
What does one of the brightest minds in hockey think is wrong (and right) with Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, and Marc-Edouard Vlasic?
San Jose Hockey Now will answer all these questions — and all this week!
Whenever the 2020-21 season kicks off for the Sharks, I’ll be there, at each and every home practice. As I have been for the last two seasons, I will be credentialed for every Sharks home game and as many road games as possible. I will be on site at every playoff contest and at the Draft.
My plan is to give you unparalleled Sharks freemium coverage — my hope is you’ll support me by subscribing. Also, follow us @sjhockeynow on Twitter and Like us at San Jose Hockey Now on Facebook.
These are shark-infested waters that you’ll want to jump into…take the leap!
Sheng Peng is the editor-in-chief of San Jose Hockey Now. He previously covered the Sharks for Fear the Fin. A member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, Sheng has voted on the last three NHL Awards. His work has also appeared at NBC News, The Hockey News, and VICE Sports.
We’re happy to announce a partnership between Locked On Sharks and San Jose Hockey Now to bring all the San Jose Sharks-related news you need!
All Locked On Sharks podcasts will appear on San Jose Hockey Now and SJHN EiC Sheng Peng will become a weekly Locked On Sharks guest.
So who are we at Locked On Sharks? Kyle, Erik, and JD were all contributors at Fear the Fin and have been the hosts of Locked on Sharks since February. If you want to hear the analytical side of the San Jose Sharks or three friends debating the greatest Shark over a beer, we’ve got you covered!
In today’s episode, Sheng Peng guests: We cover the new coaching staff, if trading Brent Burns is a realistic possibility, and the improvements that the San Jose Sharks made under Bob Boughner at the end of last season. Make sure you’re subscribing to Locked On Sharks and never miss an episode!
Where does ex-San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski rank among the greatest American hockey players?
Where Does Joe Pavelski Rank Among Greatest American Skaters?
Using a variety of stats, adjusted for era, we build a case for Pavelski as a top-15 U.S. skater.
Also later today at San Jose Hockey Now — stay tuned for a huge SJHN announcement!
Around the NHL…
Bruins are close to trading Torey Krug’s rights, Panthers “pushing hard”. (Boston Hockey Now)
Two Penguins who must step up for Patric Hornqvist. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)
Mark Spector on how Pavelski is keeping the Stars in the hunt. (Sportsnet)
Steven Stamkos will not play for the rest of the Stanley Cup Final. (TSN)
Chris Stewart announces his retirement:
Thank you!! pic.twitter.com/eQm3JrI42S
— chris stewart (@Cstew_7) September 27, 2020
Thank you, San Jose Hockey Now subscribers!
Earlier this month, I announced a contest to give away some of my best San Jose Sharks hockey cards to my subscribers.
Here, in order, are the randomly-selected winners:
1) Andrew O’Donnell (2003-04 UPPER DECK YOUNG GUNS BRENT BURNS ROOKIE CARD)
2) Barbara Dornseif (SAN JOSE SHARKS ROOKIE CARD COLLECTION)
3) Jackson Edward (JOE THORNTON COLLECTION)
4) Gary To (2013-14 ROOKIE ANTHOLOGY TOMAS HERTL AUTOGRAPHED ROOKIE CARD)
5) David Barnard (PATRICK MARLEAU COLLECTION)
6) Alicia Morris (SAN JOSE SHARKS GOALIE COLLECTION)
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In this order, each of the winners will get to select which of the seven prizes that they want. So Andrew gets the first pick and so on.
If you’re a winner, I will be contacting you via your SJHN e-mail soon. Please let me know if you’d like me to reach you by alternative methods, you can e-mail me or DM me on Twitter.
Here are the seven prizes:
2013-14 Rookie Anthology Tomas Hertl Autographed Rookie Card
2003-04 Upper Deck Young Guns Brent Burns Rookie Card
San Jose Sharks Rookie Card Collection
This collection includes, but is not limited to, every card pictured. In this collection, you’ll receive at least one Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, Erik Karlsson, Joe Pavelski, Evander Kane, Tomas Hertl, Logan Couture, Evgeni Nabokov, Doug Wilson, Brent Burns, Timo Meier, Dan Boyle, Vincent Damphousse, Marco Sturm, Ryane Clowe, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Jeff Friesen, Jonathan Cheechoo, Joel Ward, Sandis Ozolinsh, Mike Rathje, and Kelly Kisio rookie card.
You’ll also receive other San Jose Sharks rookie cards in this collection! And as a bonus, the Boyle card is autographed!
San Jose Sharks Goalie Collection
This collection includes, but is not limited to, every card pictured. In this collection, you’ll receive an Evgeni Nabokov, Vesa Toskala, Arturs Irbe, and Tyson Sexsmith autograph. You’ll also receive an Antti Niemi and Martin Jones jersey card. You’ll also receive a Nabokov, Thomas Greiss, and Aaron Dell rookie card.
And you’ll also receive other San Jose Sharks goalie cards — almost every netminder in team history will be represented in this collection!
Joe Thornton Collection
This collection includes, but is not limited to, every card pictured. In this collection, you’ll receive a Thornton autograph, a Thornton jersey card, a Thornton rookie card, various Thornton inserts, and other Thornton cards.
Patrick Marleau Collection
This collection includes, but is not limited to, every card pictured. In this collection, you’ll receive a Marleau autograph, a Marleau jersey card, a Marleau rookie card, various Marleau inserts, and other Marleau cards.
Owen Nolan Collection
This collection includes, but is not limited to, every card pictured. In this collection, you’ll receive a Nolan autograph, a Nolan jersey card, and other Nolan cards.
Deep Dive into San Jose’s Prospects, Part 6: NHL Regulars?
Get to Know Thomas Bordeleau
Sheng’s Daily: Sharks Will Get Longer Training Camp Before 2020-21
BREAKING: Ivan Chekhovich Will Play in KHL for ENTIRE Season
Saying Goodbye to Joe Thornton
What I’m Hearing About Dubnyk-Donato to San Jose…
Scouts on How Potential Buyout UFAs Would Fit Sharks
Speculation: Does Patrik Laine to the Sharks Make Sense?
A Scout’s Argument for Bobby Ryan
What I’m Hearing About Sharks on Day 1 of Free Agency
Get to Know Thomas Bordeleau
Saying Goodbye to Joe Thornton
Let’s Get Sad About Joe Thornton Leaving San Jose
Setting Expectations for Sharks
Prince Albert Raiders’ Trevor Redden Tells Us All About Ozzy Wiesblatt
The first comment on a brand new website. Can’t wait to see more of your work!
Thanks, JD! I appreciate you having me on the Locked On Sharks podcast yesterday, had a lot of fun!
Will you be continuing those year-end player analyses for every player? This year Fear the Fin started doing them with True, Suomela, and Radil, but then seemingly gave up on the project. Personally, I love those pieces; I look forward to them and I’m bummed they’re not happening.
Thank you, Sheng!!
Thanks for the comment, Jackson! At this time, I’m still formulating content plans, that’s definitely under consideration. There is a lot of time to fill in between now and 12/1 lol
Just subscribed. Glad you have the helm!
I appreciate the vote of confidence! Thanks for subscribing!
This is amazing! I’m stoked to see this website come along. Thank you for doing this Sheng Peng!
Appreciate it! Thank you for reading!
Looking forward to watching you grow this site, Sheng. Congrats again.
Thanks, AJ! Appreciate you having me on the Teal Town podcast yesterday too
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