San Jose Sharks

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 16: Tim Heed #72 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 16, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Sharks 6-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Is Tim Heed a viable option as a sixth defenseman?

San Jose Sharks: Who should be the team’s next captain?

San Jose Sharks: Timo Meier must step up in Joe Pavelski’s absence

San Jose Sharks: Recapping a wild first day of free agency

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 18, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Predicting odds that top free agents re-sign

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 23: Patrick Marleau #12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the third period of Game Seven of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Boston Bruins during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 23, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Maple Leafs 5-1. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Could Patrick Marleau return to the Bay Area?

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 22: Artemi Kniazev reacts after being selected 48th overall by the San Jose Sharks during the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Initial grades for the 2019 NHL Draft class

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)

San Jose Sharks: How does the Justin Braun trade impact other re-signings?

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 10: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks passes the puck to assist on a goal to Evander Kane #9 against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 10, 2019 in San Jose, California. The Sharks won the game 5-2. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Win-now mode evident with Erik Karlsson extension

San Jose Sharks (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

The San Jose Sharks might re-sign Erik Karlsson — but should they?

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Gustav Nyquist #14 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the St. Louis Blues in Game Two of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 13, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Revisiting the Gustav Nyquist trade after the season

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks skates after a puck against the St. Louis Blues in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 19, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Report: Erik Karlsson to determine San Jose Sharks future in “about a week”

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

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after a goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game Two of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 13, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Analysis of the team’s 2018-19 forwards

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 15: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks looks on against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 15, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Will the San Jose Sharks re-sign or decline Joe Pavelski?

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 15: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring a goal on Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues during the first period in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 15, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Has Joe Thornton played his last game with the San Jose Sharks?

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)

San Jose Sharks: Season ends in disappointment, but the better team won

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 15: David Perron #57 of the St. Louis Blues celebrates after scoring a goal on Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 15, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Can the San Jose Sharks avoid elimination after their embarrassing Game 5 loss?

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 15: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring a goal on Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 15, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Logan Couture deserves to win Conn Smythe Trophy

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18: Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks clears the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 18, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Martin Jones rising to the occasion

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 08: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates after he scored a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 8, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Joe Pavelski shines in his return

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 08: Tomas Hertl #48 and Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after they defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 8, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Previewing the St. Louis Blues series

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 18, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: The possible impact of Joe Pavelski playing Game 7

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoing a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 4, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Keys to avoiding a Game 7 against the Avalanche

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 28: Goalie Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save with his pad against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 28, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Deja vu in Round 2 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after he scored a goal 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Previewing the Colorado Avalanche series

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after the Sharks beat the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime of 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Recapping the historic first round and game 7 for the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Barclay Goodrow #23 of the San Jose Sharks is congratulated by teammates after he scored the game winning goal in overtime 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks complete epic comeback to take series from Vegas