Tag: Jan Rutta

Slightly too early look at San Jose Sharks defensive pairings, goaltending

By Erika Towne | Aug 8th 2024 | 5 min read |

Earlier this week, we took a slightly too early look at the San Jose Sharks forward lines that could be iced on opening night. Now, it’s time to...

2024 player review Jan Rutta: Veteran blueline presence

By Erika Towne | Jun 24th 2024 | 6 min read |

There were a lot of pieces of the Erik Karlsson trade that the San Jose Sharks worked into the lineup last season. The addition of Mikael Grandlund wa...

Henry Thrun 2024 player review: Rookie season completed

By Erika Towne | May 27th 2024 | 6 min read |

Henry Thrun has officially completed his rookie season with the Sharks and the results are mixed. On the one hand, he has proven that he has the abili...

A Sharks fan's guide to the IIHF World Championship

By Erika Towne | May 10th 2024 | 3 min read |

Several Sharks will represent their countries at the IIHF World Championship including Fabian Zetterlund, Luke Kunin, Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund....

Way, way too early look at Sharks defensive pairings, goaltending for next season

By Erika Towne | May 1st 2024 | 8 min read |

A way too early look at what the Sharks defensive pairings and goaltending options could look like to start next season....

Quick bites: Blackwood, Sharks shutout St. Louis

By Erika Towne | Mar 31st 2024 | 6 min read |

Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 35 shots for the shutout. Mikael Granlund, Filip Zadina, Luke Kunin and Jan Rutta scored. The Sharks beat the Blues 4-0....

Quick bites: Sharks fall to desperate Wild

By Erika Towne | Mar 29th 2024 | 5 min read |

Mikael Granlund scored for the Sharks. Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy and Ryan Hartman scored for the Wild. Filip Gustavsson claims the 3-1 win for the ...

Sharks at Predators (game 68): Lines, game thread and how to watch

By Erika Towne | Mar 19th 2024 | 3 min read |

The Sharks look to finish the road trip on a high note, taking on the Predators. The Preds are looking to sweep the season series....

Quick Bites: Sharks lose a close one

By Timur Katsnelson | Mar 4th 2024 | 5 min read |

Anthony Duclair, Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund scored for the Sharks, but Kirill Kaprizov scored a hat trick and the Wild beat the Sharks 4-3....

Trade deadline needs for contending teams

By Erika Towne | Mar 1st 2024 | 13 min read |

The Sharks are sellers, but is anyone buying? A look at what the teams in playoff contention need at the trade deadline and if any of the Sharks fit t...