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Sheng’s Daily: Next Offseason Will Be Just As Tough on Free Agents
“In October 2019, the San Jose Sharks had, by my count, 10 NHL-proven forwards…
“The 2019-20 Sharks finished last in the Western Conference.
“One year later, San Jose has…wait for it…10 NHL-proven forwards…”
A critical look at what Doug Wilson is doing up front with the San Jose Sharks:
Also, the Locked on Sharks boys reminisce about Joe Thornton:
In other San Jose Sharks news…
San Jose Sharks @SanJoseSharks Ivan Chekhovich signed one-year contract with "Torpedo". Welcome to Nizhny Novgorod! pic.twitter.com/58DJj6DHob
— HC Torpedo (@torpedonn_eng) October 20, 2020
Oct. 19, 1997 – #SJSharks forward Patrick Marleau scored his first NHL goal as an 18-year-old rookie at PHX.
Marleau's goal made him the second youngest player since World War II to score his first NHL goal.
📸 Getty Images. pic.twitter.com/MQ3U7JprLc
— San Jose Sharks History (@sjsharkshistory) October 19, 2020
Speaking of Patrick Marleau, Thornton told Tim and Sid how his long-time San Jose Sharks teammate sold him on Toronto. (Sportsnet)
Around the NHL…
After 3,750+ Professional and Olympic hockey games, 100 different verbs used to describe a pass or shot, and 22 Stanley Cup Finals, the legendary Mike "Doc" Emrick has announced his retirement from broadcasting.
From hockey fans around the world, we say #ThankYouDoc! pic.twitter.com/Pt27Dp63TW
— #ThankYouDoc (@NHLonNBCSports) October 19, 2020
The IIHF revealed the 2021 World Junior Championship schedule. They’re hoping to start play on Christmas. (IIHF)
Pierre LeBrun made an excellent point, essentially, the next off-season will also be really tough on free agents because of how a shortened season and a limited audience will affect hockey-related revenue. Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Gabriel Landeskog, and Dougie Hamilton are among the more intriguing UFAs next off-season. (The Athletic)
The Matt Grzelcyk Gamble is a Key One for the Boston Bruins | BHN+
Anders Lee Looks Back While Waiting for What’s Ahead with Islanders
Couture Gives Injury Update
Toffoli, Goodrow Are Sharks’ New Alternate Captains
Laroque Healthiest He’s Been in 3 Years, Pulli Likes Smaller Ice
Our Sharks Rookie Faceoff Reaction!
Sharks Training Camp Roster Released
What Does Rest of NHL Think of Askarov Trade, His Maturity? (+)
Evgeni Nabokov on Yaroslav Askarov: ‘This is not just another goalie that we acquired’
Barabanov on Last Year’s Sharks: ‘The team played primitive hockey’
BREAKING: Sharks Acquire Askarov for Edstrom, Vegas 1st-Round Pick
One NHL Scout’s Thoughts About Ceci Trade (+)
Our Sharks Rookie Faceoff Reaction!
Nolan Burke Played Hurt Last Year, Looking Forward to ‘Better Path’ With Sharks
Musty on Working With Crosby’s Trainer, Getting Quicker
Mukhamadullin Getting Stronger, Talks Long Friendship With Askarov
