The San Jose Sharks finally had a game which was nothing good news, and man, did they need it. Rookie goalie Zach Sawchenko earned his first NHL win, whileone of their stars delivered the overtime win, as defenseman Erik Karlsson returned to the lineup and immediately helped out. It was all rainbows and happy thoughts
Erik Karlsson
Erik Karlsson was traded to the San Jose Sharks as one of the best defensemen the NHL had seen in possibly a decade. With two James Norris Trophies, the Swedish blueliner was one of three defensemen in the 21st century to win the title multiple times. Before joining San Jose, Karlsson only had one season
The “NHL Sound Bites” column is your go-to for daily hockey stories with quotes from your favourite players and staff. In this edition of NHL Sound Bites, the San Jose Sharks are without a key piece of their defense for the next few months and the Vancouver Canucks hire its 12th general manager in franchise
The San Jose Sharks expected elite play from Erik Karlsson when they traded for him in 2018. The organization coughed up Dylan Demelo, Rudolfs Balcers, Chris Tierney, and Josh Norris to the Ottawa Senators, as well as an unprotected 2020 first-round pick, which became Tim Stützle. No question, the Sharks lost this trade, but so
Every franchise has opposing players who have done their team dirty in the past. I’m sure Philadelphia Flyers fans wouldn’t mind Wayne Gretzky taking a few shots from Rocky Balboa after he won two Stanley Cups against them. However, what about the hated players from your own team? I’m not entirely positive the San Jose Sharks
Every NHL season is filled with “feel-good” stories. From individual moments of sheer brilliance to tear-jerking fan interactions or simply a team having a mesmerizing season, these moments make up the dynamic and beautiful game of hockey. During his tenure with the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson’s moment came during the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let’s