Michael Gutnick

Michael Gutnick

Joined: Oct 24, 2017

I'm a junior studying sports journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. I cover Arizona State athletics for the Walter Cronkite Sports Network. In addition, I contribute to Blades of Teal, the FanSided website covering the San Jose Sharks.

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Seven of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 23, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Logan Couture is the New Captain of the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 07: An overhead view as Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks prepares to face off against Jeff Carter #77 the Los Angeles Kings at SAP Center on January 7, 2018 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

4 Burning Questions Heading Into the San Jose Sharks Regular Season

SAN JOSE, CA - FEBRUARY 02: An overhead view as the San Jose Sharks celebrate the overtime win against the Arizona Coyotes at SAP Center on February 2, 2018 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Must Watch San Jose Sharks Games of 2019 – 2020

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 31: Calgary Flames defenseman Dalton Prout (6) carries the puck at San Jose Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell (30) during the San Jose Sharks game versus the Calgary Flames on March 31, 2019, at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA." (Photo by Matt Cohen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What does Dalton Prout Bring to the San Jose Sharks Blueline?

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks prepares to take the ice for warmups against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 4, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images)

BREAKING: San Jose Sharks, Erik Karlsson Agree to Max Deal

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 31: An overhead view of the San Jose Sharks bench as they face the Calgary Flames at SAP Center on March 31, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Report Cards: The Dynamic Defense

SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 4: Martin Jones #31 and Aaron Dell #30 of the San Jose Sharks skate away as the Sharks celebrate their win against the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center on November 4, 2017 in San Jose, California. The Sharks defeated the Ducks 2-1 in a shootout. (Photo by Scott Dinn/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Report Cards: Between the Pipes

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 19: Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks takes the ice against the St. Louis Blues in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 19, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Answer Questions About Future During Locker Clean Out

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks skates after a puck against the St. Louis Blues in Game Five of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 19, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Without EK65 and Hertl in Game 6, Pavelski is a Game Time Decision

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 15: Matt MacPherson #83, linesman Jonny Murray #95 and referee Dan O'Rourke #9 discuss a possible hand pass call between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues in overtime in Game Three of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on May 15, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Face More Controversy After Game 3 Winner

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Gustav Nyquist #14 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck ahead Ryan O'Reilly #90 of the St. Louis Blues in Game OneNHL Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 11, 2019 in San Jose, California. The Sharks defeated the Blues 6-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Gustav Nyquist’s Play Perfectly Complements the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 11: Timo Meier #28 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues during the second period in Game One of the Western Conference Finals during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 11, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Pros and Cons from the San Jose Sharks Successful Round 3 Opener

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 08: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks shakes hands with Erik Johnson #6 of the Colorado Avalanche in Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 8, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Ride Momentum to Storm Past the Colorado Avalanche

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 28: Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks skates ahead with the puck against the Colorado Avalanche in Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 28, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Surge Late but Ultimately Fall Short in Game 2

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: The San Jose Sharks mascots carries the winning flag around the ice after Game 7, Round 1 between the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Most Epic Comeback in San Jose Sharks Franchise History

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 16: Aaron Dell #30 of the San Jose Sharks allows a goal during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Four of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 16, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Weak Goaltending and Missed Chances Cost the San Jose Sharks in Game 4