SJHN Daily: Demers Thanks Sharks, Barracuda Eliminated

The San Jose Barracuda were eliminated from AHL playoff contention Saturday night.

With a 4-0 loss at the hands of the Colorado Eagles Saturday, the Cuda needed a Tucson Roadrunners regulation loss to stay in contention. The Roadrunners lost 5-4 in overtime to the Texas Stars, but hold the tiebreaker of regulation wins over San Jose.

Roadrunners down 4-0 late in the 2nd, but came back to get a point in OT off the Stars.

That point eliminates Barracuda from the playoffs, the Cuda are 4 points back of Tucson with 2 games vs. the Roadrunners left, but the first tiebreaker is regulation wins (TUC 25, SJB 21)

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) April 9, 2023

The San Jose Barracuda are set to face the Roadrunners for the final two games of the regular season.

AT SAN JOSE HOCKEY NOW…

The San Jose Sharks have recalled forward Tristen Robins.

The worst home season in franchise history for the San Jose Sharks finally ended with a 6-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Nikolai Knyzhov is still an important piece for Team Teal.

Logan Couture, Tomas Hertl, and David Quinn speak after the final home game of the San Jose Sharks season.

OTHER SHARKS NEWS…

The Edmonton Oilers called up former Shark Jason Demers for his 700th NHL game. The Sharks made it a day to remember, recognizing the event on the scoreboard, which drew a warm round of applause from the home crowd.

Jason Demers has had a busy warm up! Waving to various friends and family in the stands, getting ready for the game (of course), an Oilers TV interview and renewing acquaintances with the Sharks staff.

Oilers debut and 700th NHL Game. Special day for 44. #Oilers pic.twitter.com/EJ46Enfo7M

— Tony Brar (@TonyBrarOTV) April 8, 2023

Big round of applause for Jason Demers, SAP Center announces his 700th game

— Sheng Peng (@Sheng_Peng) April 8, 2023

Thank you @SanJoseSharks for the gesture wasn’t expecting it , and part of my heart will always be in San jose no matter where I end up. Cheers to a playoff run in Bakersfield and Edmonton! 🍻 special groups of players and human beings in both locker rooms.

— jason demers (@jasondemers5) April 9, 2023

Demers, by the way, is referring to this “pizza delivery” for Tomas Hertl:

Hertl takes advantage of the Oilers' miscue for a sweet goal 🙌 pic.twitter.com/VCrRsUUZAA

— Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSharks) April 8, 2023

The #SJSharks have recalled F Tristen Robins and D Nikolai Knyzhov. pic.twitter.com/5xEraKryEU

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) April 9, 2023

Select fans received a jersey off the back of a player following Fan Appreciation Night.

We 💙 you Sharks fam!

To close out Fan Appreciation we chose some lucky fans for today's jersey giveaway! pic.twitter.com/cTbKhJDoQ8

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) April 8, 2023

William Eklund was named Sharks Rookie of the Year.

Can we get a round of applause for your #SJSharks Rookie of the Year?! 👏👏

Congrats, @Williameklund72! pic.twitter.com/wXfHqdeCHB

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) April 8, 2023

Could Saturday’s game be the last home game for EK65?

AROUND THE NHL…

The Boston Bruins have tied the all-time single-season wins record with 62.

Gabriel Landeskog won’t return for the Colorado Avalanche before the end of the Regular season.

The Eastern Conference wild card race remains crazy, but the Florida Panthers hold the top spot.

The Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud left the game early due to an injury on Saturday.

With a sixth straight loss, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves deep in the NHL Draft Lottery speculation.

Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic remains in Detroit despite his emergency recall ending.

Connor McDavid reached the 150-point milestone on Saturday.

With a 2-0 win over Nashville, the Winnipeg Jets took over the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.

Jett Alexander had a dream come true when he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Quinnipiac won its first NCAA Ice Hockey National Championship with a 3-2 overtime win against the University of Minnesota on Saturday.