In a back-and-forth game, the San Jose Sharks took a brutal 5-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday (Jan. 13) afternoon, allowing the winning goal with just four seconds remaining in the third period. They deserve credit for their resilience and keeping the game close despite being outplayed for most of the contest. However,
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The San Jose Sharks returned to the SAP Center following their six-game road trip on Tuesday (Dec. 12) to face off against the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets entered the night with a record of 16-8-2 and 34 points, which was enough to be third in the Central Division. The Sharks on the other hand had
Given the amount of turnover the San Jose Sharks had during the 2023 offseason, it’s difficult to find many trends across the team’s 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. But in the first quarter or so of this campaign, one small pattern has emerged. The Sharks are 0-2 in shootouts thus far, continuing an area of struggle
The San Jose Sharks have finally won a few games in the 2023-24 season. While it took them an unreasonable amount of time to rack up a win, they are not as close to the bottom of the standings as many would expect. In fact, they are two points away from tying the next closest
The 2023-24 San Jose Sharks are a uniquely assembled team. They are largely a collection of players who have not spent much time in San Jose, and the organization faces a significant amount of roster turnover. While the team will likely have a difficult season, most of the specific challenges and weaknesses that might emerge
The San Jose Sharks are setting themselves up for a rough 2023-24 season. While they made several steps in the right direction through the Erik Karlsson trade, along with some smaller moves, they haven’t moved the needle in their direction enough to create expectations this year. However, that doesn’t mean the upcoming season is going
A few days ago, we looked at the New Jersey Devils’ unrestricted free agents and who could return and who could test the market on July 1. Today, we’ll be looking at the organization’s eight restricted free agents, and there are some big names general manager Tom Fitzgerald has to get signed to long-term deals.
Entering the season, the New Jersey Devils were viewed as having a young team with a potent offense and a strong defense. They added Ondrej Palat, John Marino, and Brendan Smith in the offseason, but there were doubts in regard to goaltending. Last year, the Devils started seven different goalies, by far the most in
Last season, the New Jersey Devils saw breakout performances from Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. All three players had career-best years, but as is the case with most teams, the Devils also had players that didn’t live up to expectations. Some of it was performance-related, while others suffered from the injury bug to
I am extremely excited to share my first edition of Kristy’s Devils Mailbag. I reached out to New Jersey Devils fans on Twitter asking for questions, and you did not disappoint. Today, I will discuss head coach Lindy Ruff, the goaltending tandem, and my advice for someone hoping to break into sports media. Q: How
Could the Maple Leafs and Devils swap goalies? @Nylanderthews: Frank Seravalli on Sportsnet 960 on the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils goaltending situation: “Do they work out some kind of trade where it could be the rights to Jack Campbell in exchange for Mackenzie Blackwood, I could see that happening” NHL Watcher: Chris
Speculation season is in full swing, as everyone from fans to hockey insiders are sharing offseason rumors and mock trades. The New Jersey Devils have been attached to a handful of players who could be on the move, thanks to their cap space and possession of the second overall pick. Picture a mosaic and how
The Devils’ summer is in full swing as the team parted ways earlier this month. Some have reunited in Finland while others will look to prioritize their health and prepare for the upcoming season. During the team’s exit interviews, players shared some of their summer plans, including a cross-country road trip and a wedding. Let’s
Amanda Stein: New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said that he can’t control pending RFA Jesper Bratt and a potential offer sheet but adds “he’s a big part of our future. He’s a tremendous young player. We want Jesper here long-term. That’s my job, to work out a deal with his agent.” Bratt from the
The New Jersey Devils have been mathematically eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a horrendous game against the Boston Bruins that resulted in an 8-1 loss on March 31. It is the fourth consecutive year they will miss the postseason – the team has only made the playoffs once since their magical run to
Who could stay and who could be on the move this offseason Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) From a list of players, who will and who won’t be back with their current team. Yes: Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Alex DeBrincat, Filip Forsberg, Mackenzie Blackwood, and Jakob Chychrun No: J.T. Miller, Brock Boeser, Ryan Strome, John
Devils not into Dvorak and looking for goaltending Jimmy Murphy: Confirming that the New Jersey Devils are not interested in Montreal Canadiens forward Christian Dvorak. Jim Biringer: Frank Seravalli said on the Daily Faceoff Show that the New Jersey Devils are looking for goaltending. The Devils appear to have fallen out of live with Mackenzie
Devils looking for a goaltender TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that New Jersey Devils are looking for a goaltender after Jonathan Bernier had season ending surgery and they don’t know when MacKenzie Blackwood‘s heel will be fully healed. “So the Devils now are calling around the league with a pretty aggressive nature trying to find a