San Jose Sharks: The Quarter Pole Roundtable Review

We have officially reached the quarter pole of the 2018-2019 season and it’s been a stretch of ups and downs for the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks find themselves at the top of the Pacific Division, but still have to work out some kinks.

The San Jose Sharks are a weird hockey team. They lead the NHL in several possession categories, yet can’t seem to light the lamp, although, that has been changing of late. There are times when the look like world beaters and times when they look like an average team at best.

We thought going into the year that the San Jose Sharks were one of if not the front runners in the Western Conference. We still think that, although this team definitely has some issues. Specifically with its team defense and goaltending.

But, The Sharks hold a slight lead in the Pacific Division through the first month and a half of the regular season. They are 11-7-3 with key victories over the league-leading Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers.

On the other hand, San Jose often times plays to the level of their competition. Losing to bottom feeding St. Louis Blues and New Jersey Devils in two games they should have won.

The good thing is the San Jose Sharks top-six has been a sturdy force for the offensive production, averaging 3.24 goals per game (10th) and 36.2 shots per game (2nd).

The Blades of Teal squad explain their MVP picks, the biggest strengths and weaknesses, and our overall grades through 25% of the season.