SJHN Daily: Pavelski, DeBoer Going to Conference Finals (Again)

Another two former San Jose Sharks are off to the Western Conference Finals.

Joe Pavelski, who missed the majority of the Dallas Stars’ first-round series after sustaining a concussion in Game One, went on to dominate the second round. In the Stars’ seven-game series against the Seattle Kraken, Pavelski tallied eight goals and an assist.

These eight goals broke the Stars’ franchise record for goals in a single playoff series, previously held by Steve Payne and Tony McKegney.

For Pavelski, this will be his second trip to the Conference Finals since leaving San Jose in 2019 as a free agent.

The other former Shark, current Stars head coach Pete DeBoer, continues to find success in his first season with new teams.

Pete DeBoer:

– Hired by NJ in 2011, goes from missing playoffs to Cup final
– Hired by SJ in 2015, goes from missing playoffs to Cup final
– Hired by VGK in 2019, goes from 1st round gm 7 OT exit to Conference final
– Hired by DAL in 2022, goes from 1st round gm 7 OT exit to…?

— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) May 16, 2023

For DeBoer, this is his third trip to the Conference Finals since the Sharks fired him in Dec. 2019.

The Dallas Stars will take on the San Jose Sharks’ biggest rival, the Vegas Golden Knights, in the Western Conference Finals.

The Golden Knights, of course, have ex-Shark goaltender Adin Hill.

For Adin Hill, What a Difference a Team Makes

And over in the Eastern Conference Finals, Brent Burns and Stefan Noesen are playing key roles for the Carolina Hurricanes.

Burns to Conference Finals, Meier Trade Pick Will Be No. 25 or 26 for Sharks

Either way, there will be Sharks to cheer for in the Stanley Cup Final.

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

Adin Hill finding success away from the San Jose Sharks.

Locked on Sharks reviews the season for top San Jose Sharks prospects Thomas Bordeleau, William Eklund, and more.

The San Jose Sharks‘ selection will likely be one of three prospects.

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

Still standing with Ukraine 🇺🇦#SJSharks European scout, Nikolai Ladygin created a fundraiser to help keep kids on the ice during this time in Ukraine. The Sharks sent some equipment to help the cause earlier this week!

Donate now: https://t.co/9694ouopFq pic.twitter.com/y3Odoi6gYK

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 16, 2023

Should the Sharks draft Will Smith? Max Miller shares the pros and cons of the prospect.

AROUND THE NHL…

Not hyperbole: Today is the biggest day in #Yotes franchise history.

Tempe voters hold the future of the Coyotes in Arizona in their hands. Some background explaining today's vote, why it matters and what happens win or lose:https://t.co/dic4xT4YWn

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) May 16, 2023

Gary Bettman is the longest serving commissioner in sports history. The Sports Business Journal weighs in on his tenure.

Would the Pittsburgh Penguins‘ core stay for a rebuild?

Florida Panthers’ Eric Staal to face his former team in the Eastern Conference Finals.

How has the Alex DeBrincat evolved nearly one year later?

Pierre LeBrun weighs in on future NHL staff changes, with Patrick Roy looking to return to coaching.

The Calgary Flames‘ AHL affiliate on the brink of elimination following triple-overtime loss.

NHL viewership continues to increase with ESPN broadcasting games.

The Buffalo Sabres will look to a veteran goaltender to pair with Devon Levi.

The Philadelphia Flyers honor their former owner Ed Snider.