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San Jose Sharks: Analysis of the team’s 2018-19 defensemen and goalies

By Andrew Bet

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones #31 celebrates with teammates after an overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 23, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones #31 celebrates with teammates after an overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 23, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – MAY 21: Justin Braun #61 of the San Jose Sharks reacts against the St. Louis Blues during the second period in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 21, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Justin Braun

Both Justin Braun and the aforementioned Vlasic did struggle with new defense pairings after Karlsson came to San Jose. The two were paired together in past seasons and the adjustments were evident in the beginning. For Braun, he will want to forget about this year, finishing with only 16 points and a minus-14 rating.

Braun has one year left on his current deal and is a likely trade chip regardless of Karlsson’s decision. With players on the San Jose Barracuda looking to make a case in training camp next season, dealing Braun could yield some return.

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Brenden Dillon

A player who continuously improves each season, Brenden Dillon took a big step towards sticking around after his current deal expires. His skating improvement was noticeable keeping up with faster players and making smarter plays both offensively and defensively.

Dillon did find himself taking careless penalties during the playoffs which wasn’t exactly a great look for the coaches. He did get caught in bad situations and not even his improved footwork bailed him out of the mess. Expect Dillon to continue progressing into the following year and hopefully contribute more on offense.

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