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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 06: Michael Haley #18 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center on April 06, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Case for the San Jose Sharks Resigning Michael Haley

Timo Meier Should be the San Jose Sharks Number One Priority

The Perfectly Timed Emergence of Tomas Hertl for the San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks Prospect Perspective: Alexander “Sasha” Chmelevski

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 22: San Jose Barracuda center Alexander True (70) and Cleveland Monsters defenseman Ryan Collins (6) chase the puck into the corner during the third period of the AHL hockey game between the San Jose Barracuda and Cleveland Monsters on October 22, 2017, at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. Cleveland defeated San Jose 4-1. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Prospect Perspective: Forward Alex True

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 - APRIL 26: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks takes a shot on goal against the Colorado Avalanche in Game One of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 26, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

Erik Karlsson’s Impact on the Ice for the San Jose Sharks

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, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks celebrates after he scored a goal 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Logan Couture’s Under the Radar Career Year for the San Jose Sharks

BOISBRIAND, QC - SEPTEMBER 29: Zachary Emond #31 of the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies skates in the warmup against the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada during the QMJHL game at Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau on September 29, 2017 in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada. The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies defeated the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

What are the San Jose Sharks Getting in Goaltender Zachary Emond?

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 19: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks takes the ice for warmups 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)

3 Potential Options in Free Agency for the San Jose Sharks

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

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Jordan Binnington #50 of the St. Louis Blues makes a save against Timo Meier #28 of the San Jose Sharks 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Hope Home Ice Gives Them the Advantage in Game 5

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)

San Jose Sharks Roll with the Punches into Game 4 on the Road

ST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 15: Sharks players congratulate San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) after winning 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)

Pros and Cons from the San Jose Sharks Controversial Game 3 OT Victory

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 13: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal on Jordan Binnington #50 of 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Aspire to Rebound on the Road in Game 3

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: Tomas Hertl #48 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck against Tyler Bozak #21 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)

San Jose Sharks Plan to Take Command of Series in Game 2

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 - MARCH 09: Marcus Sorensen #20 of the San Jose Sharks skates towards the puck against the St Louis Blues at SAP Center on March 9, 2019 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Kick Off Round 3 Versus the St. Louis Blues

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 08: Timo Meier #28 of the San Jose Sharks battles for the puck against Philipp Grubauer #31 and Cale Makar #8 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)

Pros and Cons From the San Jose Sharks Game 7 Statement Victory

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 5: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks and Alexander Kerfoot #13 of the Colorado Avalanche faceoff at SAP Center on April 5, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Scott Dinn/NHLI via Getty Images)

Signs Pointing to Return of San Jose Sharks Captain Joe Pavelski for Game 7

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks skate ahead with the puck 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)

San Jose Sharks Can Wrap Up Round 2 in Game 6 Versus the Avalanche

SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 04: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck 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)

Pros and Cons From the San Jose Sharks Game 5 Triumph Over the Avalanche

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 28: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks skates with the puck against Derick Brassard #18 of 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 Defend Home Ice in a Pivotal Game 5 Vs. the Avalanche

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 02: Goalie Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks saves a shot on goal by Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche in the second period during Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on May 2, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Pros and Cons From the San Jose Sharks Game 4 Defeat in Denver

DENVER, CO - APRIL 30: Kevin Labanc #62 of the San Jose Sharks skates against Matt Nieto #83 of the Colorado Avalanche in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 30, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Sharks defeated the Avalanche 4-2. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)"n

San Jose Sharks Look to Take Command of Series in Game 4 Versus the Avalanche