Sheng’s Daily: What’s It Like Watching a Playoff Game in an Empty Arena?

Which San Jose Sharks prospects does Erik Fowle think have time left (but not really)?

It’s a lukewarm list about lukewarm prospects, but we’re getting hotter soon.

In other San Jose Sharks news…

Cole Anderson talks about Martin Jones and Anton Khudobin and the analytics behind goaltending. (Locked On Sharks)

Where is Doug Wilson Jr. ranked in Craig Custance’s 40 Under 40 list? (The Athletic)

The San Jose Sharks and six other Bay Area professional sports teams have banded together to support Proposition 16, a statewide ballot measure to restore California’s equal opportunity programs like affirmative action. (San Jose Sharks)

Around the NHL…

Brayden Point is just the 18th player to score 2 OT goals in the same playoff series — this feat was last accomplished by Mikkel Boedker in 2012.

And 👀 Mel Hill: pic.twitter.com/IzejD22Oju

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) August 19, 2020

Adrian Dater with a strong first-hand account on how watching a playoff game inside the bubble arena is different than watching it on TV. (Colorado Hockey Now)

Which right wingers might the Penguins target in free agency? (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)

Rob Simpson on how bubble life is getting best of some, bringing out best in others. (NYI Hockey Now)

Five takeaways from Boston’s series-clinching victory over Carolina. (Boston Hockey Now)

Pierre LeBrun takes a look at the UFA goalie market. (The Athletic)

What’s wrong with Jonathan Drouin? (The Hockey Tactics Newsletter)

Craig Button on why the Coyotes should walk away from UFA Taylor Hall. (TSN)

Speaking of walking away, John Tortorella walks away from the podium after two questions following the Blue Jackets series loss. (Sportsnet)