Author: Zach Gold

Ex-Shark of the Week: Thomas Greiss

By Zach Gold | Oct 13th 2017 | 6 min read |

Thomas Greiss is a rare species of ex-Shark. Throughout franchise history, goaltenders who leave San Jose typically find themselves at the end of thei...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Brian Boucher

By Zach Gold | Oct 4th 2017 | 6 min read |

The 2017-18 NHL season is upon us at last. Tonight, the Sharks face the Flyers in a game televised nationally on NBC Sports. Ex-Shark of the Week is b...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Douglas Murray

By Zach Gold | Jun 6th 2017 | 7 min read |

The first thing you need to know about Douglas Murray is that he is beloved. When he left the Sharks, players and coaches alike were effusive in a way...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Matt Irwin

By Zach Gold | May 25th 2017 | 7 min read |

There are lots of great stories on this year’s Nashville Predators team. PK Subban, Pekka Rinne, Roman Josi: they all have great stories and are sta...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Raffi Torres

By Zach Gold | Apr 21st 2017 | 1 min read |

Just kidding. This post is merely a reminder that you should dislike the Edmonton Oilers very much. Do not forget that. It may be tempting to root for...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Jeremy Roenick

By Zach Gold | Apr 6th 2017 | 11 min read |

Let’s address the elephant in the room first. Yes, for many Sharks fans, Jeremy Roenick’s comments about Patrick Marleau overshadow his tenure in ...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Owen Nolan

By Zach Gold | Mar 31st 2017 | 12 min read |

Any Sharks fan over the age of 25 needs no introduction to Owen Nolan. If you don’t remember him as a Shark, you’ve probably seen a certain video ...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Vesa Toskala

By Zach Gold | Mar 23rd 2017 | 8 min read |

“I love this place, this organization and especially the goalie coaching,” Sharks goaltender Vesa Toskala told Ross McKeon in 2006. “...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Mike Grier

By Zach Gold | Mar 18th 2017 | 8 min read |

“In the history of the game it’s always about depth,” Mike Grier’s linemate Curtis Brown said in a 2006 interview. “TheyR...

Ex-Shark of the Week: Marco Sturm

By Zach Gold | Mar 9th 2017 | 8 min read |

“We love Marco. He comes to play every night and is fun to be around. He has leadership capabilities,” Sharks coach Darryl Sutter said of Marco St...