San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks in action during their preseason game against the Calgary Flames at SAP Center on September 27, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Opportunity is Now as Season Begins

San Jose Sharks: Erik Karlsson makes them Stanley Cup contenders

San Jose Sharks: Questions remain as training camp opens

San Jose Sharks: Additions likely to come during season

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 13: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period at SAP Center on January 13, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: No reason to panic after missing out on Tavares

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 26: Paul Martin #7, Logan Couture #39 and Mikkel Boedker #89 of the San Jose Sharks await a face-off against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game One of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Sharks 7-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Open More Cap Space After Recent Trades

NEWARK, NJ - MARCH 23: Ilya Kovalchuk #17 of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Florida Panthers at the Prudential Center on March 23, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Panthers 2-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Just Kicking the Tires Before Diving into the Offseason

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 08: Evander Kane #9 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the St. Louis Blues at SAP Center on March 8, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Ink Evander Kane to an Extension

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 06: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks skates on the ice after they lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Six of the Western Conference Second Round to lose the series during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 6, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Outplayed by Vegas in Second Round Exit

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18: Tomas Hertl

San Jose Sharks look to make Golden Knights fold in second round

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18: Goalie Martin Jones

San Jose Sharks Open Playoffs with Sweep of Anaheim

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 08: Evander Kane

San Jose Sharks boast a solid lineup after addition of Kane

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 2: Evander Kane

San Jose Sharks Acquire Evander Kane from Buffalo

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 28: Chris Tierney

San Jose Sharks entering critical stretch with playoff implications

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 16: Joe Thornton

San Jose Sharks: Thornton’s Injury Could Make or Break Season

SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 21: Joe Thornton

San Jose Sharks: Decisions Looming as Bye Week Concludes

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 22: Timo Meier

San Jose Sharks Getting Significant Contributions from Young Players

San Jose Sharks Need to Buckle Down Defensively

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 28: Logan Couture

San Jose Sharks: Uncertainty Abounds After Couture’s Latest Injury

GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 22: Logan Couture

San Jose Sharks Still Lacking Offensive Production

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 23: Joe Thornton

San Jose Sharks Searching for Consistency After Slow Start

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 11: Andrew MacDonald

San Jose Sharks Finalize Roster, Ready to Start Season

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 22: Tomas Hertl

San Jose Sharks: Roster Spots Up For Grabs As Training Camp Opens

ST LOUIS, MO - MAY 15: Patrick Marleau

San Jose Sharks: Patrick Marleau’s Significance To A Younger Generation

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 22: Patrick Marleau

San Jose Sharks: Patrick Marleau Signs with Toronto Maple Leafs

Dec 16, 2016; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; San Jose Sharks forward Timo Meier (28) reacts with teammates after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

San Jose Sharks: Barracuda’s Success Leading to Optimism for Future

Jan 31, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks left wing Patrick Marleau (12) celebrates with center Joe Thornton (19) after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

San Jose Sharks: Future Uncertain for Thornton, Marleau

Apr 6, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) blocks the puck against Edmonton Oilers right wing Jordan Eberle (14) during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Experience Vs. Inexperience as San Jose Sharks Open Playoffs Against Oilers