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04-17-2008 - Sharks Top 20 prospects, Spring 2008
Goaltender continues to be the strongest position for the Sharks prospects with five goaltenders in the top 20.
04-10-2008 - Q&A with Nick Petrecki
Boston College rookie defenseman Nick Petrecki had a very solid first half before taking off in the second half.
02-18-2008 - Sharks NCAA prospects update
The San Jose Sharks currently have 13 prospects competing at the collegiate level this season, which include six forwards, two goalies, and five defensemen.
01-13-2008 - Sharks AHL prospects update
The Worcester Sharks hope that improved play is a sign of better things to come.
12-31-2007 - Braun adds depth to the Mass Attack
Justin Braun may be the best San Jose Sharks collegiate prospect that you've never heard of.
12-03-2007 - Sharks fall 2007 junior prospects update
The San Jose Sharks have seven prospects playing in junior hockey.
10-20-2007 - Sharks rookie Mitchell just sticking to the 'plan'
Years of hard work, dedication, consistency are starting to pay off for San Jose forward Torrey Mitchell.
10-11-2007 - Sharks Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
With Logan Couture and Nick Petrecki entering the top five, the San Jose Sharks prospect core adds more strength and depth
09-09-2007 - Healthy Setoguchi prepares for Sharks camp
With his junior career in the rear view mirror, and healthy this fall, the Sharks 2005 first rounder is looking to navigate his way to San Jose.
07-10-2007 - Sharks 2007 draft review
The Sharks 2007 Entry Draft went off as a typical one for them compared to the last few years. The organization traded to get two first-round picks and chose players which they coveted, while moving players who had become disposable to them.
06-27-2007 - Wilson's bold moves in 2007 draft a continuation of strategy
Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson explained how the franchise continues to draft and develop young players with consistency.
06-19-2007 - Sharks 2007 draft preview
The San Jose Sharks do not own a first-round pick in the 2007 draft.
06-10-2007 - Sharks 2002 draft evaluation
Of the Sharks seven draft choices, only four remain within the organization and, the top two picks Morris and Spang represent the only realistic possibilities of being San Jose regulars. The seven picks averaged just 2.1 NHL games among them, the third worst average in the league.
05-15-2007 - Sharks junior prospects season review
The 2006-07 CHL season has been very good to the San Jose Sharks organization with five of their six junior prospects recording career highs in scoring.
04-29-2007 - Sharks Top 20 prospects
Joe Pavelski moves into the top spot on the San Jose Sharks top 20 prospects list.
02-10-2007 - Sharks NCAA prospects update
The San Jose Sharks have 12 prospects currently playing in the NCAA, one is playing Canadian University hockey and the other has been redshirted due to NCAA transfer rules.
01-03-2007 - Sharks AHL prospect update
The San Jose Sharks' AHL farm club in Worcester has so far had a frustrating inaugural AHL season.
12-18-2006 - A whirlwind NHL beginning for Pavelski
Twenty-two-year-old Joe Pavelski didn’t waste any time looking for his first goal as a San Jose Shark, and has continued strongly since.
12-01-2006 - Sharks junior prospects update
The San Jose Sharks currently have three prospects in each of the WHL and OHL.
10-12-2006 - Young Sharks making the cut for 2006-07
Five San Jose Shark prospects made the 2006-07 opening night roster, and while four of them were simply meeting expectations, the fifth was a complete surprise.
10-03-2006 - Worcester Sharks 2006-07 season preview
It’s been a busy off-season for the San Jose Sharks, who picked up and moved their AHL affiliate from Cleveland, Ohio to Worcester, Massachusetts.
09-17-2006 - Sharks 2006 Pacific Division Shootout review
They played a stronger tournament than their 1-1-2 record reflects, and a couple of the Sharks prospects stepped forward.
09-14-2006 - Q&A with Sharks EVP and GM, Doug Wilson
Heading into his third season as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Jose Sharks, Doug Wilson looks to continue the success that has propelled his team to forefront of the Pacific Division and the Western Conference.
09-12-2006 - Sharks training camp preview
Having moved so many prospects onto the roster last season, it's unlikely that any additional ones are able to break through.
08-26-2006 - Sharks top 20 prospects
After a busy summer, the face of San Jose's prospect corps has changed significantly in recent months.
07-16-2006 - Sharks 2006 draft review
San Jose traded up for the fourth consecutive draft to get their man and drafted Ty Wishart with the 16th overall pick.
06-20-2006 - Sharks 2006 draft preview
The San Jose Sharks hold the No. 20 pick in the 2006 Entry Draft.
06-10-2006 - Sharks 2001 draft evaluation
San Jose did the unthinkable in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft by taking three Germans with their first three picks, but the gamble could pay huge dividends in the form of a future All-Star defenseman and a future Selke candidate.
05-21-2006 - Sharks 2005-06 rookie review
Milan Michalek, Marcel Goc, Steve Bernier, and Matt Carle headline a group of 10 rookies who dressed for San Jose in 2005-06 and were vital in the Sharks making the playoffs after a disastrous November.
05-07-2006 - Sharks European prospects season review
One German netminder, Thomas Greiss, had a breakthrough season in 2005-06, while the other, Patrick Ehelechner, is already signed by San Jose. But the new IIHF Player Transfer Agreement could greatly affect the future of the Sharks’ other four prospects who played in Europe in 2005-06.
04-18-2006 - Sharks CHL prospects season review
Saskatoon Blades right winger Devin Setoguchi and Quebec Remparts defenseman Marc-Eduoard Vlasic headlined the six San Jose Sharks CHL players in 2005-06.
04-10-2006 - Q&A with Brian Mahoney-Wilson
San Jose Sharks 2004 ninth round draft pick Brian Mahoney-Wilson has had a difficult 2005-06 season that’s lead him from British Columbia, to Indiana, to Nebraska, but he aims to return to the USHL in 2006-07 and eventually play for one of the three Hockey East schools in his hometown of Boston.
04-08-2006 - Carle wins college hockey's highest honor
Former University of Denver defenseman and current San Jose Shark Matt Carle was named the recipient of the 26th annual Hobey Baker Award as collegiate hockey’s top player.
03-01-2006 - Sharks Top 20 prospects
Milan Michalek leads the Sharks prospects, but Hobey Baker candidate Matt Carle, WHL scoring ace Devin Setoguchi, and San Jose’s most recent second line right wing, Steve Bernier, are all close behind.
02-19-2006 - Sharks NCAA Prospects Update
San Jose’s crop of 14 collegiate hockey prospects is most in the NHL. But it’s not only quantity, the Sharks also have quality in Hobey Baker candidate Matt Carle, among others.
01-26-2006 - Q&A with Steve Bernier
San Jose Sharks 2003 first round draft pick Steve Bernier traded scoring his final two seasons in Moncton for a more complete game, and the power forward is reaping the rewards in 2005-06. The 20-year-old currently leads the Cleveland Barons in scoring and has already scored his first NHL goal during a five-game stint in San Jose.
01-26-2006 - Q&A with Josh Hennessy
One of the most consistent scorers in the QMJHL the past three seasons, Sharks prospect center Josh Hennessy is doing more of the same with the AHL Cleveland Barons in 2005-06. One of the Barons leading scorers, the 20-year-old center is working hard on his defense so that he can one day play in San Jose.
01-25-2006 - Q&A with Dimitri Patzold
San Jose Sharks 2001 fourth round draft pick Dimitri Patzold has shined for Team Germany, put up decent numbers in the German Elite League, and also strong AHL numbers his first two pro seasons in North America. However, 2005-06 has proven frustrating for the 22-year-old German-Kazakh.
01-21-2006 - Sharks pure project pick Jensen taking shape
San Jose Sharks 2004 ninth-round pick Christian Jensen has gone from his first year of organized hockey, to the AJHL, to the EJHL, to the USHL in just over four years. He’s now due to spend his next four in college at RPI.
01-15-2006 - Q&A with Mike Iggulden
Used primarily as a defensive forward in college, Mike Iggulden has taken his opportunities in the Sharks organization and responded. Signed to an AHL contract by the Sharks AHL affiliate Cleveland Barons this fall, Iggulden has traded his AHL contract for an NHL contract, signing with the San Jose Sharks last week.
01-14-2006 - Q&A with Lukas Kaspar
San Jose Sharks 2004 first round draft pick Lukas Kaspar is making his second major transition in as many seasons. After making the move from the Czech Republic to the Ottawa 67’s of the OHL, Kaspar is making the adjustment to pro hockey in the AHL this season with the Cleveland Barons.
01-13-2006 - Q&A with Garrett Stafford
After being cut by LA and Dallas, Garrett Stafford caught on with Cleveland in 2003-04, signed a contract with San Jose in December of 2003, and was named an AHL Second-Team All-Star and an All-Rookie Team member. Cheated of a chance by the NHL lockout, the Los Angeles native is working hard to make his way to San Jose.
01-13-2006 - Q&A with Josh Prudden
University of New Hampshire grad Josh Prudden’s professional career started like many others, in the ECHL. However, Prudden’s two-way game has helped him climb to two-way NHL contract in 2005-06. The Andover, Mass., native could be returning home in 2006-07, as San Jose’s AHL affiliate will be moving from Cleveland to Worcester.
12-29-2005 - Sharks minor pro prospects update
Steve Bernier, Josh Hennessy and Lukas Kaspar headline San Jose’s corps of AHL rookies in 2005-06 while prospects Grant Stevenson, Doug Murray, Nolan Schaefer, Ryane Clowe and Josh Gorges have made an impact in San Jose this season.
11-19-2005 - Sharks CHL prospects update
San Jose may not have quantity in major juniors, but they do have quality. Two of their six have a legitimate chance to play at the World Junior Championships.
11-16-2005 - Improved Lucia succeeding in USHL, commits to college
San Jose Sharks draft pick and Omaha Lancer Tony Lucia is taking on the USHL this season, has now committed to Minnesota, and hopes to play for the USA at the Viking Cup this year.
11-06-2005 - Newcomer Schaefer key in Sharks rebound
Goaltending prospect Nolan Schaefer has lead the San Jose Sharks to a 5-1 record over the past six games.
10-27-2005 - Stalock 'something special'
Carrying South St. Paul to the Minnesota State Tournament in 2003-04, and leading the Cedar Rapids Roughriders to the Clark Cup in 2004-05, future UMD Bulldog and San Jose Sharks draft pick Alex Stalock is something special.
09-23-2005 - Dakers ready for major minutes
San Jose Sharks fifth round draft pick Taylor Dakers will take the helm for the Kootenay Ice after two seasons of serving as Jeff Glass’ backup.
09-17-2005 - Sharks training camp battles
A look at the holes in the San Jose Sharks roster, and which prospects are in competition for them.
09-11-2005 - Sharks Top 20 prospects
Milan Michalek remains atop the San Jose Sharks Top 20 list as he looks to return from injury and find a spot on the roster.
08-22-2005 - Sharks 2005 draft review
The San Jose Sharks made eight selections in the 2005 Entry Draft, starting by moving up to select Devin Setoguchi.
07-25-2005 - Sharks 2005 draft preview
The San Jose Sharks roster hold the 12th selection in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
06-19-2005 - Sharks 2000 draft evaluation
Out of the seven players selected by the San Jose Sharks, only one, Chad Wiseman, has appeared in the NHL.
04-14-2005 - Sharks Top 20 prospects
Milan Michalek remains atop the Sharks Top 20 prospects list.
04-09-2005 - Q&A with Matt Carle
Sophomore defenseman and San Jose Sharks prospect Matt Carle will play in the national championship title game tonight with the University of Denver.
03-17-2005 - Sharks AHL prospects update
Update on 16 San Jose prospects playing for the AHL Cleveland Barons.
02-15-2005 - Sharks CHL prospects update
Steve Bernier is one of six San Jose Sharks prospects playing in the CHL in the 2004-05 season.
12-13-2004 - Q&A with Ryane Clowe
A consistent contributor in his rookie season with AHL Cleveland Barons, Ryane Clowe is cranking it up a notch as a sophomore this year.
12-12-2004 - Q&A with Josh Hennessy
San Jose Sharks Josh Hennessy is currently eighth in QMJHL scoring with 42 points in 31 games.
11-27-2004 - Q&A with Steve Bernier
HF writer Matt MacInnis spoke with San Jose prospect Steve Bernier after a recent QMJHL game.
10-26-2004 - O’Hanley and Lee make names for themselves
San Jose Sharks 2003 picks Brian O’Hanley and Carter Lee may have seemed to be obscure selections at the time, but after standout seasons in New England prep hockey and now in as NCAA rookies, the two ninth rounds picks are proving their names should be noted.
08-05-2004 - Sharks Development Camp report
Nearly two dozen San Jose prospects had the opportunity to strut their stuff as the Sharks opened a five-day mini camp at Logitech Ice to the public on the final day of the camp.
07-27-2004 - Sharks Junior prospects review 2003-04
With eight prospects in the junior ranks in 2003-04, San Jose’s contingent of junior prospects provided the Sharks with four of its top 12 prospects. They brought home some notable hardware.
07-17-2004 - Sharks 2004 draft review
Drafting their first two players from Europe, including Lukas Kaspar, the San Jose Sharks looked toward their familiar unconventional sources in the later rounds of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
07-17-2004 - Sharks Top 20 prospects
Headlined by five forwards in the top six, the San Jose Sharks true strength is prospect depth, especially on the blueline and in net.
07-17-2004 - Sharks European prospects season review 2003-2004
A look at the seasons of the four Sharks prospects playing in Europe during 2003-04.
07-07-2004 - Sharks 2004 rookie review
Jeff Zank interviews Sharks assistant coach Rob Zettler regarding the Sharks rookies in 2003-04, as well as a number of prospects in the system.
06-12-2004 - Sharks 2004 draft preview
The San Jose Sharks will select at the No. 28 slot in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.
06-03-2004 - Sharks collegiate prospects 2003-04 review
A look at the 2003-04 seasons of the nine collegiate Shark prospects.
05-22-2004 - Sharks 1999 draft evaluation
A look back at the Sharks 1999 draft, with Dimitrakos headlining the seven picks.
04-04-2004 - Q&A with Steve Bernier
San Jose first round pick Steve Bernier is gearing up for the playoffs with the QMJHL Moncton Wildcats.
03-29-2004 - Sharks CHL regular season recap
The Sharks had a solid corps of players in major juniors in 2003-04, headlined by two of the QMJHL’s leading scorers, a defenseman for Team Canada, and an import goalie leading a weak club to the playoffs.
03-20-2004 - Sharks news and notes
Center Brad Boyes traded to Boston, and Ehrhoff and Zalesak sent back to Cleveland.
03-17-2004 - Sharks collegiate prospects update
Update on the seven San Jose Sharks prospects playing in the NCAA.
03-09-2004 - Sharks recall top-scoring AHL duo
Miroslav Zalesak and Brad Boyes are finally getting in some NHL games after spending the season with the AHL Cleveland Barons.
02-26-2004 - Sharks AHL and USHL All-Star, and Beanpot Tournament prospects update
Update on the performance of several Sharks prospects, in AHL, USHL and NCAA events.
02-02-2004 - Q&A with Brad Boyes
A few minutes with Brad Boyes, a San Jose Sharks prospect currently with AHL affiliate Cleveland Barons.
01-15-2004 - Sharks CHL update
Statistics and notes on the San Jose Sharks prospects playing in the CHL.
01-10-2004 - Sharks European prospect update
Update on the progress and statistics of four San Jose Sharks prospects playing in Europe.
12-27-2003 - Q&A with Tom Preissing
Interview with rookie Shark defenseman Tom Preissing, who has established himself as the Sharks' fifth defenseman in his rookie season.
12-05-2003 - Sharks numerous rookies adding bite
Eight rookies have played for San Jose this season, including one of the NHL's hottest netminders this season and an intriguing rotation of rookie defensemen.
11-21-2003 - Sharks Major Junior prospect update
Having replenished their stock of major junior prospects in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, the Sharks have much to look forward to.
10-30-2003 - AHL: Cleveland Barons Roster Overview
Roster review of San Jose's AHL affiliate, the Cleveland Barons including San Jose's three German prospects, and three other forwards who were expected to make strong pushes to make the Sharks.
10-20-2003 - Sharks: Prospect ratings for 2003-04
With another year of training camp in the books and the NHL, minor pro, junior and collegiate seasons underway, the Sharks early season ratings and rankings can now be determined.
10-08-2003 - Sharks: Interview with Christian Ehrhoff
Interview with rookie Shark defenseman Christian Ehrhoff, as well as veteran defenseman Kyle McLaren, Ehroff's defensive partner during training camp.
10-08-2003 - Sharks: Team concludes training camp
The San Jose Sharks have concluded training camp with four rookies cracking the roster. One veteran finds himself in the AHL for the first time in years while the "Battle of the Backups" continues between two Finnish netminders.
09-13-2003 - Sharks: Training camp overview
Change has been the order of the year for San Jose, with numerous veteran players traded away last season and a couple more during the off-season, numerous prospects find themselves challenging for five or six spots on the Sharks roster to start the season.
09-12-2003 - Sharks: Training camp preview, forwards
The future at forward starts now for San Jose, as young veteran forwards are expected to step up and six prospects and a Euro acquired during the summer battle for up to five spots with the big club.
09-09-2003 - Sharks: Training Camp preview, Defensemen
San Jose has five defensemen challenging for two spots with Team Teal entering training camp, but others look to impress to solidify their position within the organization or simply earn a contract.
09-09-2003 - Sharks: Training Camp preview, goalies
With three goalies competing for two spots on both the Sharks and their AHL affiliate Cleveland Barons, the competition in net during training could be make or break for Finnish goalies.
08-29-2003 - Sharks: San Jose's rookie tournament tryout players
San Jose has four tryout players attempting to follow in Josh Gorges' footsteps, while San Jose's list of unsigned prospects shrinks with the signing of Jon DiSalvitore.
08-24-2003 - Sharks continue inking prospects
A surprise trade sends one Shark prospect to Manhatten while three others ink contracts, and the surprise signing of their first round draft pick intensifies the tight battle for roster spots in Teal Town.
07-15-2003 - Sharks 2003 Free Agency Report
Sharks prospects in free agency 2003 -- who is signed, who has been let go.
07-01-2003 - Sharks Major Junior prospects playoff review 2003
All five of San Jose's pre-2003 Draft drafted major junior prospects, and one April acquisition, helped their teams to the playoffs with each making an impact. Here's the 2003 playoff review for Ryane Clowe, Jonas Fiedler, Josh Gorges, Kris Newbury, Tomas Plihal and Craig Valette.
06-28-2003 - Sharks draft review
Selecting a Czech and finding new faith in the QMJHL, the Sharks solidified their 2003 draft by adding additional Germans, USHLers, New England high schoolers, and its first 18-year old Swede in 10 years.
06-09-2003 - San Jose: German Goalie Dimitri Pätzold a Net Asset
A review of top Shark goalie-prospect Dimitri Pätzold's 2002-03 season as it spanned four nations in two continents for three teams.
05-25-2003 - San Jose Sharks European Prospects 2002-03 Season Review
Season recaps and statistics for all of the Sharks' non-German European prospects.
05-15-2003 - San Jose Prospect Chrisian Ehrhoff Ready for NHL
After a strong 2001-02, San Jose Shark German prospect Christian Ehrhoff capped off a strong 2002-03 season as one of the DEL's top defensemen, possibly Germany's top defenseman, and probably Germany's top prospect.
05-13-2003 - San Jose Shark Collegiate Underclassmen Carry the Torch
San Jose's six underclassmen will carry the Sharks' collegiate torch next season as the Sharks have invested heavily in the collegiate ranks in recent drafts. Here's a recap of their seasons.
05-13-2003 - San Jose Prospect Marcel Goc Finishes Strong Season
No Shark prospect played in such a variety of countries and levels this season as Marcel Goc, who rebounded from a sub-par 2001-02 season with a strong 2002-03 season.
05-08-2003 - San Jose Sharks Sign Two Top College Prospects
The Sharks recently signed the top scoring defenseman and the top scoring sophomore in collegiate hockey: Tom Preissing and Grant Stevenson. Article includes stats and forecasted roles in the organization.
05-08-2003 - San Jose Sharks Seniors Make the Grade
The San Jose Sharks' four drafted college seniors each made major impacts for their respective teams in 2002-03, with three bringing home some considerable hardware. Article includes outlook for 2003-04.
03-20-2003 - Shark Euro Report: Regular Season Recap
All of the Sharks European prospects/players are in their respective leagues' play-offs this season as their regular seasons concluded. Here's a recap of each Euro's regular season results.
03-19-2003 - Sharks’ Major Junior Prospects Head into the Play-Offs
The Sharks' Kris Newbury, Tomas Plihal, Ryane Clowe, and undrafted free agent acquisition Josh Gorges all play major roles for their respective teams as they enter their play-off drives while Jonas Fiedler will hope to become a play-off hero and raise his stock.
03-11-2003 - Space Opens Up For Shark Prospects: Let the Games Begin
General Manager Dean Lombardi's trades over leading up to the NHL's trading deadline has significantly altered the make-up of the team allowing for many rookies to get a shot in the NHL and prove the meddle. Potential subtractions over the summer to free agency could further the job openings for Sharks prospects.
02-12-2003 - Euro Sharks: Heading into the Homestretch
Most of the elite leagues in the major European hockey countries have started playing again after breaks for the Sweden Hockey Games and Swiss Cup tournaments as Angel Nikolov leads the Sharks' non-German Euros down the homestretch heading into the play-offs.
02-10-2003 - Sharks Recall Dimitrakos
Miroslav Zalesak's pain is Niko Dimitrakos' gain as the Barons lose two of their top offensive threats on an already offensively challenged team.
02-09-2003 - Sharks Trade Heins: Heins Remembered and Prospect Impact
The Sharks traded the hard-working fitness buff Shawn Heins to the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier today. Heins may have been a seventh defenseman most of his tenure with the Sharks, but the potential impact he could have made helping out in Cleveland in subsequent seasons will be difficult to replace.
02-01-2003 - Pätzold leads Sharks' German Prospects in an Eventful Month
Although Germany ultimately was relegated from the 2003 World Junior Championships in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Sharks’ Dimitri Pätzold won over a lot of fans in Canada as well as opponents with his stellar play...
02-01-2003 - San Jose Shark College Senior Report
Although Doug Murray gets most of the fanfare nowadays, the Sharks have three other prospects who are in their final year of college hockey, trying to establish themselves as solid prospects for the Cleveland Barons, the Sharks AHL affiliate, next season, and with San Jose in the long-run...
02-01-2003 - Sharks' Underclassmen Mid-Season Report
The San Jose Sharks’ six collegiate underclassman are led by San Jose’s lone sophomore Tom Cavanaugh, while much of the Sharks 2002 NHL Entry Draft picks continue to establish themselves in their rookie season.
02-01-2003 - Doug Murray: 2002-03 Mid-season Report
As the Sharks 8th round pick, 241st overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft, Doug Murray didn’t receive much fanfare, but after nearly four years of developing his game with the Cornell Big Red, Murray finds himself San Jose’s top collegiate prospect, and one of the Sharks’ top prospects overall.
12-29-2002 - Major Potential in Major Juniors for San Jose
Although the Sharks have not had selected many players from the major junior ranks in the past couple drafts, the Sharks still have five players that should all play in the AHL someday...
12-29-2002 - Sharks taking root in Germany
Marcel Goc and Dimitri Pätzold head into the 2003 World Junior Championships in Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia with hopes to help Germany avoid relegation while the WJC-ineligible Christian Ehrhoff...
12-29-2002 - San Jose Euro Update Part II: Czechs, Finns, and Slovaks, oh my!
Although the Sharks’ three German prospects continue to take the lead of all of the Sharks’ European prospects, Czechs Angel Nikolov and Robert Jindrich, Finns Tero Määttä and Pasi Saarinen...
12-01-2002 - Barons even up Amerks
The Cleveland Barons evened up the Rochester Americans, 1-1, with the Amerks penalized nine times versus four for Cleveland. Goaltenders were sharp, but the Amerks did not bury their breakaway chances.
11-20-2002 - Euro Sharks Prospect Update
Germany may be home to the Sharks’ highest-profile European prospects, but a few prospects in other European nations could pay dividends as well...
10-30-2002 - Sprechen Sie Deutsch? The Sharks will soon.
Christian Ehrhoff turned heads with his performance at the Sharks’ training camp this September, but is Ehrhoff and the rest of the Sharks German contingent making the progress needed to become...
09-05-2002 - Summer of the Shark was Quiet this year
While other Pacific Division rivals, such as the Dallas Stars, Phoenix Coyotes, and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have made some notable transactions and acquisitions this past summer, the Sharks have...
07-18-2002 - San Jose Sharks Top Ten Prospects
Another draft has been completed, and it was one that made formulating a top ten list quite for the Sharks difficult. However, after much deliberation, using many different sources and opinions...
06-26-2002 - Sharks 2002 draft review
The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was certainly an interesting one for the San Jose Sharks. It is one where GM Dean Lombardi and Director of Amateur Scouting Tim Burke will either come off looking absolutely...
06-20-2002 - Interview with San Jose prospect Christian Ehrhoff
As this summer's draft is just days away and teams are gearing up for what could end up being a tradefest (can one really assume Washington, for example, is going to use all three of their 1rst round draft picks???), I recently had a chance to interview a San Jose Sharks midround pick from last summer, Christian Ehrhoff.
06-20-2002 - San Jose Sharks Draft Preview
After many years with selections early in the first round, then lottery picks, and also acquired first round picks, the Sharks will draft the lowest selection in each round in franchise...
05-22-2002 - Sharks Euro Report
The Sharks have ten players who played in Europe this season in six different countries’ elite series. While European Shark draft picks like Evgeni Nabokov, Miikka Kiprusoff, Marcus Ragnarsson, Alexander Korolyuk, and Hannes Hyvonen include the Sharks’...
04-28-2002 - Sharks Collegiate Prospect Report
Another season of NCAA Division I hockey has come and gone, leaving fans across the country with many fond memories, especially Minnesota Golden Gopher fans, whose maroon and gold warriors took home the NCAA Championship at the X-cel Center in St...
03-04-2002 - Penguins and Barons Game Report
Once again, the rivalry between Pittsburgh and Cleveland resumed with a really exiting and passionate game. This time we're not talking about the Sleelers and the Browns but the Barons and the Baby Pens...
02-05-2002 - San Jose Prospects Update
While some San Jose Shark players like Gary Suter are nearing the end of their careers, the Sharks have plenty of prospects with the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League, NCAA DI college hockey, various European leagues, and major juniors...
10-18-2001 - "Making it by Choice, Not Force" HF Profiles Jeff Jillson
San Jose Editor Mike Delfino checks in with an excellent story about the highly-touted defenseman Jeff Jillson. Read on for more....
08-21-2001 - Next in Line for the Sharks
what is next in line for the Sharks.
08-17-2001 - Jillson on cusp of making it big
Sharks prospect expects to make a good impression
08-06-2001 - Sharks Swimming in Goaltenders
In 1999, if you were to ask me which position were the San Jose Sharks weakest at I would have easily answered goaltending...
07-09-2001 - Sharks Top 10 List
As the 2001 NHL Entry Draft has now concluded, teams look at their prospects to determine where they stand in depth, skill, and overall strength of their prospects...
06-26-2001 - Sharks 2001 draft review
Michael Delfino is baaackk!! :-) He has been swamped writing programs for the San Jose Sharks and a few papers, but is ready toget back to updating hte Sharks page here at HF through the summer.. Enjoy his draft recap!
01-24-2001 - Thoroughblades, Hart Beats For Charity
Kentucky Thoroughblades fans team up with Hart's Dry Cleaning along with their co-sponsors WVLK-AM Radio and WKYT-TV for their Twelfth Annual Coat Drive...
01-02-2001 - Sharks Team Defense
There’s some good news and some bad news for the Sharks. The good news is that the Sharks have one of the best young defensive corps in the league, a position that will take the Sharks as far as talent on the blue line can take them. ...
12-17-2000 - Sharks Youngsters Stepping Up
Mik Delfino is back with a very in-depth article on the youngsters in the Sharks Organization! It's great to have him writing again, and enjoy the article on the youngsters in the Sharks organization...
10-27-2000 - Positives on the Prospect Prospectives
As the Sharks started their 10th season, there were areas that were unquestionably keys for the Sharks if they were to succeed. By far, the two most important areas were getting the free agents signed, and the improvement of young players such as Patrick Marleau, Marco Sturm, Brad Stuart and Scott Hannan.
09-28-2000 - Marleau's Time to Shine
He's one of the youngest players in the league. He was 5th on his teamin scoring. He just became eligible to drink liquor in the UnitedStates less than a month ago...
09-27-2000 - Matt Bradley’s Long Journey: From His First Skates To A Professional Contract
Every day we read in the newspaper, or see on TV, some professional sports person getting an outrageous contract for playing his chosen sport. I agree that it seems out of line that somebody should be paid millions of dollars a year to play a kid’s game, while the majority of the work force has to grind out a living day in and day out.
08-30-2000 - Scary Possibilities for the Sharks
As the 2000/01 approaches, the Sharks have question marks ranging from who will make it, who will be signed, and who will be thrust into action sooner than expected...
07-09-2000 - Part 2 of the Sharks draft review
Here is Part 2 of the Sharks draft review. If you missed Part 1, read ithere:
07-08-2000 - A Look Back: The Sharks Drafts; 1991-1995, Part 1
Ever since the NHL has held Entry Drafts, drafting has largely determined how a team's success, or there lack of. As you all have heard, the 2000 NHL just occurred. It's now time to take a blast to the past...
06-28-2000 - Sharks 2000 Draft Review
While the Sharks didn't have a 1st round pick in this year's draft for the first time, that didn't stop them from staying aggressive as has been the trademark of Tim Burke and Dean Lombardi drafts. This was Lombardi's 5th draft that he was in charge
06-21-2000 - Sharks 2000 Draft Preview
As the Sharks head into the 2000 draft, barring any draft day trades, the Sharks will not end up with any bluechip prospects, or anyone ready to fill holes immediately.
06-18-2000 - A Look at Sharks Goaltending
One can not undervalue the importance of goaltending come playoff time. Nearly every team to win the Stanley Cup in the last 10 years has all had great goaltending.
06-11-2000 - Darryl Sutter Returns and Other Sharks News
On Tuesday the Sharks announced that Darryl Sutter had signed a contractextension to return for at least two more years as head coach of the SanJose Sharks. Ever since Sutter took over the coaching position from AlSims, the Sharks have been bui
05-25-2000 - Sharks update - Defensive Analysis
For the last several years, the staple of the Sharks future has been with their defensive prowess. Even though names such as Patrick Marleau, Marco Sturm, and Jonathan Cheechoo give Shark fans reason for hope up front, there are many players that giv
03-28-2000 - Kentucky Update-Forwards
It’s hard to imagine that a team with 11 players 25 years or younger would be in search of young players to fill voids, but San Jose, like every team, is in a constant search to fill future voids in their roster.
03-12-2000 - Sharks update: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
The good, the bad, and the ugly… It's the name of a good movie, and also very appropriate for the Sharks 1999/2000 season. Certainly, this has not been a good season for the San Jose Sharks, but there have been some bright spots. Unfortunately, this
01-13-2000 - The Junior Slump
When talking about valuable players for a team, most first think of star players. Clearly, Jaromir Jagr is a valuable player for the Penguins, as is Lindros to the Flyers, as is Marleau to the Sharks.
01-11-2000 - Kentucky's Secret Weapon: Robert Jindrich
"He's our secret weapon. He's played outstanding. Robert always gives a second effort. If he does get beat, you know he's going to the net and he finds a way to get a glove or stick or something on the puck and I think that he is underrated. He's a b
12-30-1999 - Sharks Midseason Prospect Report
As many of the major developmental leagues reach their midway point in their seasons, the Sharks, like every other team, have prospects who have surprised and done well, and others who have struggled more than would be expected. This is a list of ma
12-17-1999 - Sharks Goaltender Prospect Analysis
Not even one year ago, many considered goaltending as the one area where the Sharks seriously lacked prospects at. Now, several reports claim that the Sharks have the best depth of goaltending prospects in the NHL. While I believe that is exaggerate
10-05-1999 - Analyzing the Youth of the Sharks
Perhaps more than any other team in the NHL, the San Jose Sharks will rely on youth to shoulder the load, and take them into, and hopefully far into, the playoffs. As with any team, there are key players on the Sharks who need to maintain their leve
09-19-1999 - Sharks training camp update
All in all, the Sharks are looking much more like a cohesive unit this year. The Sharks are famous for slow starts, look for that trend to end this year if they can maintain the momentum.
08-24-1999 - Jeff Jillson: A Future #1 D-man?
In the 1999 draft, the Sharks made further inroads towards building their defensive unit, which was already one of the envies of the league. By drafting Jeff Jillson with the 14th pick of the draft, the Sharks added a third prospect, all of whom cou
08-16-1999 - Kentucky Thoroughblades Report
Next year will be an interesting one for the Sharks' primary affiliate, the Kentucky Thoroughblades. Much of the core of Kentucky will be, or is already gone from last year's team, which was just one game shy of playing in the Calder Cup Finals.
06-27-1999 - San Jose Sharks Draft Review
This draft, the Sharks took a very interesting approach to the draft. Normally, you'll see teams going after a mix of players. There are the players from the CHL who are generally closer to the NHL than college players.
06-15-1999 - San Jose Sharks Draft Preview
The last three years, the Sharks have aggressively traded on draft day to trade up for either a second pick in the first round, or an early first round pick. In 1996, the Sharks traded two second round picks to Chicago, obtaining the 21st selection
05-14-1999 - Sharks rookies in 1999-00
For the last few years, the Sharks have consistently been ranked in the NHL's top 10 in regards to team prospects. Given this, it is not at all surprising that for the last couple years, the Sharks have had several rookies playing for the team.
05-08-1999 - 1997 Draft Update for Sharks
Five years from now, the 1997 draft may very well turn out to be the best draft in San Jose Sharks history. With their second overall selection, they chose the highly touted center, Patrick Marleau. They then traded up in the first round with Caroli
03-22-1999 - The Surprising Sharks Trio
Last year, the rookie trio of Patrick Marleau, Andrei Zyuzin and Marco Sturm raised a lot of eyebrows. Marleau was/is thought of as one of the best young centers in the league, Zyuzin was coming along on defense, and Sturm surprised everyone with hi
02-05-1999 - Sharks Defensemen Report
There are a lot of scouts throughout the NHL who will tell you that the San Jose Sharks have the best group of young defensemen in their system than any other team in the NHL. Included in this list are players such as: Brad Stuart, Scott Hannan, And
01-01-1999 - Sharks Goaltending Prospect Report
In this report, I'm going to cover what is undoubtedly the most important position on the ice. Take a look at Stanley Cup winners throughout history, and what do they all have in common? Goaltending. At the very least, it's been good, if not great.
12-15-1998 - Sharks Prospect Report
Well, first off, I owe everyone an apology. I said in my last post that I would be writing stories back to my normal pace, but unfortunately things came up, and that wasn't possible, but I'm back…
10-13-1998 - Sharks 1998 Training Camp
Well, the San Jose Sharks have completed their 1998 training camp. As always, some guys were impressive, some not. The players who were sent down in the first set of cuts I did not get the chance to see… The others however, I have seen. Some of the
08-14-1998 - Sharks prospect report
Sharks 1998 Prospect Report
12-23-1997 - Looking up to the youngsters...
The Sharks have had five rookies total in their lineup this year, more than any team in the NHL in fact. There's some good regarding that, and some bad...
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