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Mar 11, 2023; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Wild at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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San Jose Sharks: Three Keys to Defeating the Chicago Blackhawks

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 02: San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) blocks a shot from Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) during a regular season game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Will Need to “Protect the House” on the Road

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks skates onto the ice against the St. Louis Blues prior to Game Two of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 13, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Home Opener Pregame Primer: San Jose Sharks vs the Vegas Golden Knights

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 02: Ryan Reaves #75 of the Vegas Golden Knights hits Mario Ferraro #38 of the San Jose Sharks during the first period at T-Mobile Arena on October 02, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Pros and Cons From Game 1 Vs. Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29: Lean Bergmann #45 of the San Jose Sharks hits Deryk Engelland #5 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period at T-Mobile Arena on September 29, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

Opening Night Pregame Primer: San Jose Sharks visit the Vegas Golden Knights

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 07: Radim Simek #51 of the San Jose Sharks takes the ice for warmups against the Montreal Canadiens at SAP Center on March 7, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Radim Simek is Still a Vital Piece of the San Jose Sharks Roster

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 21: Tomas Hertl #48 of he San Jose Sharks celebrates after scoring a goal in double overtime against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on April 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

When the Pressure’s On Who Takes the Face-Off for the San Jose Sharks?

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 29: Danil Yurtaykin #75 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on September 29, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/NHLI via Getty Images)

From Unknown to Starter: Danil Yurtaykin’s Journey to the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 19: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks skates ahead with the 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 Kavin Mistry/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Have Yet to See EK65’s Full Potential

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: San Jose Sharks goalie Aaron Dell (30) in action during a NHL preseason game between the Anaheim Ducks and the San Jose Sharks played on September 20, 2018 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.

What to Watch For in the San Jose Sharks Fourth Preseason Game

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 11: Timo Meier #28 of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal against Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues in Game One of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 11, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

It’s Timo’s Time to Step Up for the San Jose Sharks Next Season

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks in action against Michael Stone #26 of the Calgary Flames during their preseason game at SAP Center on September 27, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Pros and Cons from the San Jose Sharks Second Preseason Game

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) skates away from San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) during the San Jose Sharks game versus the Calgary Flames on September 27, 2018, at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Matt Cohen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What to Watch for in the San Jose Sharks Second Preseason Game

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc (62) forechecks during the San Jose Sharks game versus the Anaheim Ducks on September 18, 2018, at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Matt Cohen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Pros and Cons From the San Jose Sharks First Preseason Game

ST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 17: San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl takes a shot during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference final series between the St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks on May 17, 2019, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. (Photo by Tim Spyers/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Tomas Hertl Embraces New Role as Leader on the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: Barclay Goodrow #23 of the San Jose Sharks scores the game-winning goal against Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of 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)

Barclay Goodrow’s 2019 – 2020 San Jose Sharks Season Outlook

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 13: Brenden Dillon #4 of the San Jose Sharks takes the ice for warmups against the St. Louis Blues in Game Two of the Western Conference Final during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on May 13, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Brenden Dillon’s 2019 – 2020 San Jose Sharks Season Outlook

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 08: San Jose Sharks players take the ice during game seven of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks on May 8, 2019 at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Cody Glenn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

3 Players Who Need “Prove it” Years on the San Jose Sharks

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 23: Kevin Labanc #62 of the San Jose Sharks takes a shot on 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)

3 Potential Breakout Candidates on the San Jose Sharks

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

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 15: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks looks on against the St. Louis Blues during the third period 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)

3 Ways the San Jose Sharks Can Replace the Loss of Joe Pavelski

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 18: Jonny Brodzinski #17 of the Los Angeles Kings warms up against the Philadelphia Flyers on December 18, 2017 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

What does Jonny Brodzinski Bring to the San Jose Sharks?

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 14: Tim Heed #72 of the San Jose Sharks takes a shot on goal against the Florida Panthers at SAP Center on March 14, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Kavin Mistry)

Tim Heed Hoping for Bigger Role Next Year with the San Jose Sharks

ST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 15: San Jose Sharks rightwing Joonas Donskoi (27) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester (19) fight for control of the puck during a NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final game three between the San Jose Sharks and the St. Louis Blues, on May 15, 2019, at Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

What the San Jose Sharks Will Be Missing Without Joonas Donskoi

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)

San Jose Sharks – Vegas Golden Knights Rivalry Continues to Intensify