The San Jose Sharks had won four in a row against Eastern Conference opponents before falling to the Blackhawks Sunday evening. At 19-12-1, the Sharks sit in first place in the Pacific Division. It would appear to be a strange time to speculate on roster changes needed to improve the team’s performance. But is it? […]

The San Jose Sharks are red hot. The Sharks are tied for first in the Pacific Division with the Edmonton Oilers with two games in hand. Going into Wednesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, the Sharks have won three in a row and six of their last seven. Their last three wins came over two […]

The quarter pole is upon us and that means everyone will have their quarterly grades for NHL players and teams. As a lemming jumping off the cliff, so will I. As the final arbiter of each evaluation, my judgment is all that counts. If you do not approve of a grade, feel free to comment. […]

Bay Area fans and press have a reputation for being soft on their underperforming sports stars and franchises until they hit rock bottom. Teams from cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and others, consistently feel pressure to win a championship. But being competitive seems to be enough to satisfy Bay Area sports fans, regardless of […]

The San Jose Sharks ended their most recent road trip with a 3-2-1 record. After winning last night they are 10-8-1 overall, not significantly different from last season’s 10-8-0 start. Throughout the early season, one thing is certain, the Sharks are boring. The mediocre start is something to keep an eye on, not a reason […]