The San Jose Sharks have interviewed a long list of candidates for their vacant head coaching position, including assistant coach Ryan Warsofsky who, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, is now pulling ahead as the favorite for the job. He pulls ahead of a list of interviewees that features Jay Woodcroft, Matt Nieto, Jeff Blashill, Jeff Halpern, and Jeremy Colliton. Warsofsky … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Warsofsky, Radulov, Utah Branding
Free Agent Focus: San Jose Sharks
Free agency is now just a month away and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July while many teams have key restricted free agents to re-sign as well. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Sharks. Key Unrestricted Free Agents F Alexander Barabanov – … [Read more...] about Free Agent Focus: San Jose Sharks
Joe Pavelski Expected To Retire
Speaking to members of the Dallas Stars in their end-of-season media availability, radio host of the Stars, Owen Newkirk, reports that Joe Pavelski is likely done with his career in the National Hockey League. Although Pavelski was adamant that it was not an official announcement of retiring, he mentioned that he had expected this to be his last season. If Pavelski has … [Read more...] about Joe Pavelski Expected To Retire
Capitals, Sharks Extend Bona Fide Offers To Five Prospects
The Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks have taken the steps needed to retain their negotiating rights over five players, with the Capitals extending a bona fide offer to forwards Patrick Thomas and Brett Hyland, as well as defenseman Cameron Allen (Twitter link), while the Sharks have extended offers to forwards Brandon Svoboda and David Klee. A bona fide offer is the … [Read more...] about Capitals, Sharks Extend Bona Fide Offers To Five Prospects
Notable Moves From The NCAA Transfer Window
The NCAA Transfer Window is nearing its June 4th closing date, after staying open for 45 days rather than 30 for the first time following an October rule change. Collegiate athletes across all sports pushed for the increased window, naturally leading to much more eagerness to move schools. That’s shined through in men’s hockey, where many top players have left their posts in … [Read more...] about Notable Moves From The NCAA Transfer Window