FINside the Sharks: Ray Whitney
Players come and go from teams, and some stay with the same team for their entire career. At some point, they might even retire or be forced to quit playing the game they love. For Phoenix Coyotes forward,…Read More
Left 4 Red: Why Playing Detroit Is Like Playing A Zombie Horde
Here we go Sharks fans, the game we have been waiting all week for: the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. This is a huge early season test for the Sharks. If the Sharks can play a strong 60 minute…Read More
Growing Up a Sharks Fan: Love, Joy, Family and Hockey
On October 2nd 1999, a young 19 year-old defenseman named Brad Stuart played his first career NHL hockey game. My younger brother Brad, 10 years old at the time, attended the game with our Dad. At 17:17…Read More
Around the NHL in 30 Days – Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings take center stage in FanSided’s Around the NHL in 30 Days at The Octopus Thrower blog. I don’t think there is a doubt in anyone’s mind that the Red Wings will be…Read More
Get Some Goosebumps from these Sharks Memories
The start of training camp is coming sooner rather than later. I wanted to start getting pumped about the upcoming season by looking back at some awesome Sharks memories. Let’s kick it all…Read More
Save These Dates: Important Regular Season Matchups
It’s only August, but as the 2011-12 NHL season grows nearer I wanted to take the opportunity…Read More
Marleau Fought. That’s How Bad It Was.
Nobody on Earth believes in the San Jose Sharks…yes, again. After turning in one of their worst games…Read More
Does One Game Really Decide Fate of Sharks Franchise?
Tonight’s game is the most important game in the history of the San Jose Sharks franchise. Like many…Read More
Comrades! Rise Up Against the Real Red Menace!
Comrades, Tonight is the dawn of a new world order, a glorious moment in San Jose Sharks history that…Read More
Sharks to Face Desperate Wings Tonight in Possible Game of the Year
The San Jose Sharks have a chance tonight to put a strangle hold on the Western Conference Semifinals…Read More
Enter the Old Enemy
The back slapping (and sliding) down in Los Angeles was fun while it lasted, especially considering which Shark wound up striking the perfect image of pure elation, and an image that will surely stay…Read More
Why Owen Nolan Still Rules
Anybody remember this guy? This particular player hasn’t been in town for over eight years, but you can still get a smile out of any San Jose Sharks fan by just mentioning his name—Owen Nolan.…Read More
Re-Heat: Dany Heatley Latest Shark to Surface
Just when the Western Conference (and NHL for that matter) thought the San Jose Sharks could not improve any more than they already have, it appears as though you can add Dany Heatley to the “returning…Read More
Sharks Silent at Trade Deadline
Today’s often magical NHL trade deadline has come and gone with the San Jose Sharks deciding to keep their roster as is. No folks, unfortunately there will be no Alexander Ovechkin-coming-to-San-Jose…Read More
Sharks Kings Again of the Pacific
After no doubt dragging their bruised bodies out of the rack yesterday morning following a physical 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings, I was half expecting a possible letdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins…Read More
Jumbo Clips Red Wings
Jumbo really came to play. So said Todd McLellan last night as he reflected on his team’s 13th win in its’ last 16 games. Any trepidation that the San Jose Sharks might have had about facing the…Read More
Sharks Feel Heat As Home Stretch Approaches
San Jose Sharks versus the Detroit Red Wings tonight at the Joe…and here’s to you Swedish-born hair band rockers. I woke up with Europe’s “The Final Countdown” in my head, and as relentless,…Read More
Vintage Sharks: Arturs Irbe and Bloodied Red Wings
Not too long ago, the San Jose Sharks had former goalie Arturs Irbe out to HP Pavilion where Irbe modestly tipped his cap to a throng of cheering Tank fans, many of whom grew up on his contributions to…Read More
Patrick Marleau Tells Buddha to Relax
The State of Nirvana in Buddhism, is when the disciple is finally able to master being completely devoid of all personality, emotion, thought, desire, hope, and physical awareness of themselves…or…Read More
Miffed McLellan Calls Out Sharks Slackers
In 1814, General Andrew Jackson led a legendary defense of the City of New Orleans during what would be the last major battle of the War of 1812. Outmanned by at least a 3 to 1 margin and outgunned…Read More









