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Newest Additions Indicate an Emphasis on Defense for San Jose Sharks Next Season
July 16th, 2012 at 5:00 AM
The biggest issue facing the San Jose Sharks coming into the off-season was to shore up a putrid penalty kill unit that finished near the bottom of the league the last two seasons. Though the team hasn't made any dramatic moves yet, they currently sit with an improved roster and...

San Jose Sharks Add Jim Johnson to Coaching Staff
July 15th, 2012 at 1:25 PM
The San Jose Sharks have again added to the coaching staff in an attempt to shore up the team's deficiencies in the penalty kill and to become a staunch defensive team. Former Washington Capitals assistant coach Jim Johnson has been added to the Sharks' coaching staff as an assistant to...

Hall of Famer Larry Robinson Added to San Jose Sharks Coaching Staff
July 10th, 2012 at 5:00 AM
The San Jose Sharks have had a quiet off-season as far as player moves are concerned. However, the Sharks did manage to seemingly improve the team with the addition of Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup-winning coach Larry Robinson to the coaching staff. Robinson will serve as one of head...

Todd McLellan Reportedly Returning as San Jose Sharks Head Coach
May 16th, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Multiple reports are indicating that San Jose Sharks head coach Todd McLellan will return to coach the team for the 2012-13 season. Hockey Night in Canada Reporter Elliotte Friedman first reported that McLellan was told he would retain his job just a few days after the Sharks lost their series against...

San Jose Sharks 2011-12 Player and Staff Reviews: Assistant Coach Matt Shaw
May 9th, 2012 at 7:13 PM
Grade: B+ San Jose Sharks assistant coach Matt Shaw found himself responsible for managing the team's defense corps this past season. With all the underachievement that went along with the season, Shaw's contribution to the team was relatively close to what everyone should have expected. He delivered a strong defense unit...

San Jose Sharks 2011-12 Player and Staff Reviews: Assistant Coach Jay Woodcroft
May 6th, 2012 at 8:03 PM
Grade: D It may be a case of nitpicking when we're analyzing the assistant coaches of a team but in this case it is necessary. San Jose Sharks assistant coach Jay Woodcroft is in charge of handling the team's forwards as well as the team's penalty kill. He obviously failed miserably in...

San Jose Sharks 2011-12 Player and Staff Reviews: Coach Todd McLellan
May 6th, 2012 at 6:53 PM
Grade: B- When the San Jose Sharks had to fight to secure a seventh seed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs it was unfamiliar territory for everyone involved. This season was difficult for all those involved but head coach Todd McLellan seemed flabbergasted and at times stubborn with how to approach the...