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Sheng’s Daily: What Made Dan Boyle So Effective Defensively?
Want Jonathan Dahlen, Maxim Letunov, or Manny Wiederer contract updates?
Yesterday in a San Jose Hockey Now exclusive, we learned more about what’s going on with these RFAs, including which of these three appears to be on his way back to the San Jose Sharks organization next season.
In other San Jose Sharks news…
Jasper Weatherby’s grandpa worked with Martin Luther King Jr., his grandmother marched in Selma, and now the San Jose Sharks prospect is marching for Black Lives Matter. (Grand Forks Herald)
Nick Nollenberger checks in on Lean Bergmann. (San Jose Barracuda)
Jack Han broke down some classic Dan Boyle tape:
*Dan Boyle Appreciation tweet*
SJS22 was a great offensive D (605pts in 1093 games) but was also above-avg at preventing chances due to his ability to kill plays early with efficient routes & quiet feet.
Worth a study for pros, juniors and rec players alike: pic.twitter.com/bsWk8v175L
— Jack Han (@JhanHky) September 8, 2020
Around the NHL…
Who stays and who goes among the Avs’ free agents? (Colorado Hockey Now)
What if Boston and Tuukka Rask go their separate ways this off-season? (Boston Hockey Now)
Five things to consider about the Penguins’ off-season. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)
A first look at the Islanders’ new arena. (NYI Hockey Now)
Per the NHL: Dallas’s Jake Oettinger “became the first goaltender in 55 years — and only one in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68) — to make his League debut in the Conference Finals/Semifinals.”
Inside the Vegas Golden Knights’ “Fun Committee”. (ESPN)
UFA Wayne Simmonds says he’s finally 100 percent healthy, two years removed from pelvis surgery. (The Athletic)
UFA Jacob Markstrom and the Canucks have begun talking about a new contract. (NHL)
Dampy Brar — co-founder of Apna Hockey, an initiative that supports South Asian and other ethnic players — wins the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. (NHL)
Adjust your calendars: #NHLDraft scheduled for Oct. 6-7, #FreeAgentFrenzy scheduled for Oct. 9.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) September 8, 2020
REACTION: Quinn Fired!
Grier Not Saying Much About Why He Fired Quinn, Who’s Next as Sharks Head Coach
BREAKING: Sharks Fire David Quinn
RFA Kunin Hopes To Sign Multi-Year Contract With Sharks
Ferraro Teases Burns, Excited To Bring Sharks Back to Playoffs One Day
NHL Scouts Talk Collin Graf’s Ceiling (+)
Vanecek ‘Happy’ To Be With Sharks, Ready To Turn Page on Season
Sharks Locker Room: What’s the Organization’s Plan Besides Hoping To Draft Celebrini?
Don’t Expect Will Smith To Sign With Sharks This Season
Labanc, Quinn at Impasse: How Did Sharks Get Here? (+)
REACTION: Quinn Fired!
Ferraro Teases Burns, Excited To Bring Sharks Back to Playoffs One Day
Granlund Will Play for Finland, Talks About Being ‘Dad’ for Eklund & Zetterlund
Grier on State of Sharks’ Rebuild, Free Agency Plans, Empty Seats at SAP Center & More (+)
Sturm Gets Real About Sharks’ Season, Why It’s So Important To Be Better Next Year
