SJHN Daily: Furlong Makes Canada’s World Juniors Team

A lot more people are going to get to know Jake Furlong soon.

After a two-goal game in a World Juniors tune-up, the San Jose Sharks prospect has made Team Canada’s WJC entry.

Jake Furlong: "I've got a chip on my shoulder. I've been overlooked before but I'm going to give it my all."

— Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) December 12, 2023

The defenseman was a 2022 fifth-round pick. He’s currently second among Halifax Mooseheads blueliners with 20 points in 29 games.

Meet the 2⃣2⃣ players who will wear the 🍁 at the #WorldJuniors!

Voici les 2⃣2⃣ joueurs qui représenteront le 🇨🇦 au #MondialJunior! pic.twitter.com/V6gTjUD24v

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) December 13, 2023

Last year, San Jose Hockey Now had Furlong among their top-10 Sharks prospects.

“We were too low on him,” an NHL source told SJHN last year, “he’s a good player.”

SJHN’s Top-10 Sharks Prospects

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

Sharks coach David Quinn is happy with how William Eklund’s game has grown.

Eklund scored the game-winner in a 2-1 San Jose Sharks win over the Jets.

William Eklund has evolved into a double threat.

A look at how his shot has improved over the years –> https://t.co/eEfy2m06K4

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) December 14, 2023

Logan Couture shared an update on his injury, his thoughts on the team’s slow start, and more.

Luke Kunin guest-starred on the SJHN Podcast!

IN OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

William Eklund is going to be a SUPERSTAR.
The Good Vibes #SJSharks win again.
🦈 Eklund has the CLUTCH factor
🦈 Blackwood reminder game
🦈 Special moment for Bailey
🦈 Latest on Couture

📺 https://t.co/RD90Y9a4FI
🎧 https://t.co/nl926DzUrK pic.twitter.com/FHtwe8aQ38

— Locked on Good Vibez Sharks (@LockedOnSharks) December 13, 2023

The San Jose Sharks were happy with their goaltending and special teams in their win over Winnipeg.

Goaltending, special teams come up huge for Sharks in win over Winnipeg Jets https://t.co/yTPFxpB6OE

— Curtis Pashelka (@CurtisPashelka) December 13, 2023

Mikael Granlund says he hasn’t felt this good for three to four years.

The Barracuda unveiled these sweet ‘Ugly’ Holiday Sweater jerseys.

So ugly, yet so sick. This Saturday, Dec 16, there will be a LIVE AUCTION 30 minutes after Teddy Bear Toss presented by Kaiser Permanente. The auctioned Ugly Sweater Jersey will be GAME WORN by the 'Cuda. pic.twitter.com/K9PanAFYaG

— SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) December 14, 2023

Momentum Comes Home + Rise Continues ⬆️

🗣️ LISTEN: @TedRameyMedia's Morning Tide presented by @CoorsLight.

App: Sharks + SAP Center app p/b Western Digital
Spotify: https://t.co/jhHuqv7iKw
Apple: https://t.co/zjybXP5ON8
Google: https://t.co/MLJ6U4gE0p pic.twitter.com/khJjagXR1m

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) December 13, 2023

AROUND THE NHL…

Jeff Skinner shared the story of how the photo of him and Taylor Swift holding up his jersey came to be with the ‘What Chaos’ podcast.

It was gold, Jerry. Gold.

Jeff Skinner waited on a meet-and-greet line for Taylor Swift to deliver a special gift 🤣

(via @WhatChaosShow) pic.twitter.com/VIbMKYTaPH

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) December 12, 2023

Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson received a visit from some old pals which reminded him just how much he means to Sweden.

Craig Berube has been fired.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have found a diamond in the rough in Valtteri Puuistinen.

The Washington Capitals are leaving their downtown arena?

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is optimistic about the development of Juraj Slafkovsky.

Erik Johnson was emotional ahead of his first meeting with the Colorado Avalanche after being pivotal in their 2021 Stanley Cup run.

Some breaking #NHLJets news here in San Jose.

Kyle Connor’s knee injury is hopefully a 6-8 week recovery timeline. However, there’s still some further evaluation pending which could alter that.

Will get official update from Rick Bowness in about an hour following AM skate.

— Mike McIntyre (@mikemcintyrewpg) December 12, 2023