San Jose Sharks
2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: EJ Emery
The Scouting Report A good, solid defenseman, EJ Emery is an up-and-coming player who is still developing but has the chance to be a second-pairing star. The native of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, is effective at both ends of the ice and contributes offensively when he has the green light. More of a defensive defenseman, […]
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2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Macklin Celebrini
The Scouting Report: Celebrini is going to be an entertaining player to watch as he develops and grows into himself. Ever since he returned to play from his shoulder surgery last year, he has been on a tear. During this season with Boston University, Celebrini played in 38 games and notched 32 goals with 32 […]
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Three Candidates for the San Jose Sharks’ 14th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft
Fans of the San Jose Sharks can finally anticipate a brighter future. Following a disheartening season where San Jose finished at the bottom of the league (19-54-9), the Sharks won the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, allowing the team to draft projected first-overall pick Macklin Celebrini during next month’s NHL Draft in Las Vegas. Though Celebrini […]
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Three Candidates for the Blue Jackets’ Fourth Overall Pick in the 2024 NHL Draft
Earlier this week, the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery was held, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are getting the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft. The San Jose Sharks were drawn for the first pick, and the Chicago Blackhawks received the second pick. The other 14 teams were ordered inversely from where their 2023-24 season […]
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The Devils Should Bring Back Kähkönen In Tandem With Jake Allen
WHY KÄHKÖNEN IS THE SMARTEST MOVE FOR NJ 1. Stellar Performance and Shutout Record Kaapo Kähkönen has already made a significant impact in his short time with the Devils. In a late game in March against the New York Islanders, a game I was in attendance for, he secured a 4-0 victory and earned his first shutout […]
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Quick Guide to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery
The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, New Jersey. The 16 teams that find themselves in the draft lottery can move up in the draft, but only the top 11 can land a chance at drafting first overall later in […]
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San Jose Sharks Fire Head Coach David Quinn
In a sudden change of events, the San Jose Sharks have fired head coach David Quinn. The 57-year-old coach posted a 41-98-25 record in 164 games with the Sharks on incredibly awful teams. This is a decision that shouldn’t have fallen on the coach or the players. The San Jose Sharks were intentionally terrible this […]
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NHL Game Recap: San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton Oilers | 4/15/2024
The San Jose Sharks, who have been struggling, visited the Edmonton Oilers in their final regular-season home game on Monday night, where Edmonton’s captain Connor McDavid finally made a comeback. Edmonton’s coach, Kris Knoblauch, began the game with a slight shake-up in the lines, with Henrique-McDavid-Hyman on the top line and RNH-Draisaitl-Foegele on the second […]
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Blackhawks Improved From Being Down 4, 5-4 OT Victory vs. San Jose Sharks | 3/23/2024
It was a negative start for the Blackhawks as the San Jose Sharks had a 2-0 lead in the first, however, Chicago put a strong effort into the second and the third with a great comeback. Just 18 seconds into overtime, Seth Jones scored the game-winning goal for the 5-4 final on Saturday, March 23rd […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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