Free Agent Frenzy Live Tracker

The NHL’s version of Christmas morning has arrived! It’s time for the free agent frenzy to begin. All day, we will be keeping track of all of the latest signings or trades, and give analysis on each of the transactions. Be sure to keep checking back here all day. Happy Free Agent Frenzy Day (and…

Isles Acquire Dan Boyle’s Rights from San Jose

The New York Islanders have acquired the signing rights to defenseman Dan Boyle from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a conditional fifth round pick. If Boyle signs with the Islanders, that pick will turn into a fourth rounder. He is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st. Sharks general manager…

Top 5 Possible Destinations: Ryan Miller

With the offseason lurking just around the corner, there has been, and will continue to be, tons of speculation as to which players might be on the move, and where they might go. Top 5 Possible Destinations will be a feature that runs from now until the NHL Draft, where the transactions are set to begin.…

Sharks Ink Thornton & Marleau to Contract Extensions

With the excitement in the West currently geared towards the Stadium Series game tomorrow at Dodger Stadium between the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, the San Jose Sharks refuse to be forgotten. Today, the team made headlines, as General Manager Doug Wilson announced that star forwards Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau have signed three-year…

Maxim Lapierre Suspended 5 Games for Hit on Dan Boyle

After an in-person hearing Friday with the NHL Department of Player Safety, St. Louis Blues forward Maxim Lapierre has been suspended for five regular season games for his hit from behind on San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle during the first period of a game on October 15th. Lapierre was assessed a major penalty for…

Brad Stuart Suspended 3 Games for Hit on Rick Nash

After a phone hearing today with the NHL Department of Player Safety, San Jose Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart has been suspended for three regular season games for an illegal check to the head of New York Rangers forward Rick Nash during the first period of a game on October 8th. He was assessed a minor…

The Next Wave: Sharks Reveal New Uniforms

After several weeks of promoting with the hashtag “#TheNextWave,” the San Jose Sharks revealed their new uniforms today. With all of the picture previews and hype, I was expecting a revolutionary and unique jersey for the Sharks. However, I am disappointed with their simplicity and lack of boldness. The new jerseys retain the same turquoise…

Sharks Sign Pavelski for Five Years

The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Joe Pavelski to a five-year contract worth $30 million. Last season, Pavelski was third on the team in points, with 3, in 48 games. In the playoffs, the 29-year old led all Sharks in points, with 12, in 11 games played. This is a great signing by Sharks…

Free Agent Frenzy Day 1: Winners and Losers

Winners Detroit Red Wings: With the addition of Daniel Alfredsson and Stephen Weiss, the team gains valuable experience, leadership, and skill. They create solid depth on right wing and center respectively. The team more than replaces the loss of solid forward Valtteri Filppula. Columbus Blue Jackets: This is one team headed in the right direction. They made…