NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Every Monday, Last Word on Hockey will survey the Fantasy Hockey landscape and select a handful of players to assist in your weekly match. We will attempt to select “Studs” who may be available in your league as opposed to those who we know are already owned by other teams. The “Duds” will most certainly […] READ MORE
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday that San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl has been suspended for two games. This is his first career suspension. With Thomas Hertl suspended, the Sharks will need to look elsewhere for offence. San Jose’s Tomas Hertl has been suspended for two games for High-sticking Calgary’s Elias Lindholm. […] READ MORE
Once upon a time in the land of San Jose, was a sharks team that was a powerhouse in the Western Conference for over a decade. Franchise cornerstones in Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Joe Pavelski have all passed on. The window of being cup contenders and a lock to make the playoffs is all […] READ MORE
It is July of 2022, and one person, more than any other, can save the San Jose Sharks from themselves. To be candid, it is only one person. The owner is lost, and senior management deserves to be axed while, naturally, others are taking the fall. Newly hired general manager Mike Grier is likely overwhelmed […] READ MORE
The San Jose Sharks have reportedly extended forward Tomas Hertl to an 8-year deal, per Pierre LeBrun. Details on the full contract are yet to be disclosed but Elliotte Friedman reported it is to be around $8M per year. Tomas Hertl extension in SJ expected to be 8 years at around $8M AAV — Elliotte […] READ MORE
There is one essential trade the San Jose Sharks need to make. It is to trade their top line. All of it, as a unit. The reason for this is clear and covered in depth elsewhere, but it goes like this: the Sharks do not have the talent to compete at a high level now. […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured […] READ MORE
The biggest San Jose Sharks loss isn’t a single game. It isn’t even on the ice. It is the result of a broken process. Two weeks ago, Joe Will held a press conference. Will is the San Jose Sharks acting general manager in the absence of Doug Wilson, who remains on medical leave (Will said […] READ MORE
It’s time to start the work week with another batch of NHL rumours for your Valentine’s Day. Some teams are going to be sellers while others are dreaming big at the March 21 trade deadline. General managers are going to have to make some tough choices in the next month of so. Today’s NHL rumours […] READ MORE
In the first part of this two-part series, we discussed the 2021-22 San Jose Sharks and the season-changing players they can trade. With several very good players, the Sharks are a uniquely dangerous team. Not to themselves, but to every team in the hunt for this season’s Stanley Cup. As is the case at this […] READ MORE
ZEKE is a native of the DC area where he witnessed the birth of the Capitals franchise. After graduating from Cornell University, which had seen hockey glory before he arrived, he moved west to San Jose. There he witnessed the birth of the Sharks franchise. His wait to witness a Championship from any of these teams finally ended in 2018.