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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 09: Jori Lehtera #15, Michael Raffl #12 and Robert Hagg #8 of the Philadelphia Flyers battle for the puck on a face-off against Antti Suomela #44 and Joonas Donskoi #27 of the San Jose Sharks on October 9, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images)

The San Jose Sharks Glide Forward With Some Help From Their Finns

San Jose Sharks Seek Revenge Against Islanders

San Jose Sharks Fans Have No Cause For Concern

San Jose Sharks stymied by Robin Lehner in Islanders debut

SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 03: Martin Jones #31 of the San Jose Sharks in action against the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center on October 3, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks What To Watch For: Rise and Grind on Strong Island

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 15: Joonas Donskoi #27 of the San Jose Sharks handles the puck against Alec Martinez #27 of the Los Angeles Kings at STAPLES Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

San Jose Sharks What To Watch For: The Clash with the Kings

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks puts on his teal jersey during a press conference at the Hilton on September 19, 2018 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Recap: Ducks Spoil Karlsson’s Debut in Season Opener

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 30: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks talks with teammates during a preseason game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on September 30, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Opening Night: What to Watch For

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) finishes a check on Vegas Golden Knights center T.J. Tynan (68) during the San Jose Sharks game versus the Vegas Golden Knights on September 22, 2018, at SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Matt Cohen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Will the San Jose Sharks Power Play Woes Continue this Season?

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 27: Mike Smith #41 and Travis Hamonic #24 of the Calgary Flames stop Rourke Chartier #60 and Marcus Sorensen #20 of the San Jose Sharks from scoring during their preseason game at SAP Center on September 27, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Prospect Prospective: Rourke Chartier

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Erik Karlsson #65 of the San Jose Sharks puts on his teal jersey during a press conference at the Hilton on September 19, 2018 in San Jose, California (Photo by Brandon Magnus/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks What to Watch For: Karlsson in Teal

SAN JOSE, CA - MARCH 24: Garnet Hathaway #21 of the Calgary Flames skates against Barclay Goodrow #23 of the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on March 24, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Garnet Hathaway; Barclay Goodrow

What to Watch For Tonight: Young San Jose Sharks Trek to Calgary

SAN JOSE, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane (9), left, talks with Logan Couture (39), right during practice at Solar4America Ice in San Jose, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (Randy Vazquez/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Quick Preview: What To Watch For During Tonight’s Preseason Game

CALGARY, AB DECEMBER 14, 2017: Teammates of the San Jose Sharks sit on the bench in a game against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday night. (Photo by Brad Watson/NHLI via Getty Images)

Which San Jose Sharks Are Heading Towards Breakout Years

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 30: San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier (28) celebrates his goal with teammates in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs-Second Round between the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks on April 30, 2018 at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Hockey is Back Baby!

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 18: Joe Pavelski #8 of the San Jose Sharks receives the game puck from Sharks alumni Igor Larionov, as Larionov is honored in tonight alumni night against Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators during a NHL game at the SAP Center at San Jose on January 18, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Don Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)

Diving Deeper: San Jose Sharks Expected Defensive Pairings

SAN JOSE, CA - DECEMBER 7: Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks battles against Erik Karlsson #65 of the Ottawa Senators during a NHL game at SAP Center at San Jose on December 7, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Don Smith/NHLI via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks Beyond the Numbers: What to Expect From Erik Karlsson

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: The San Jose Sharks draft Ryan Merkley in the first round of the 2018 NHL draft on June 22, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks top 5 prospects from the Vegas Rookie Faceoff

The St. Louis Blues' Robert Bortuzzo (41) tries to prevent a pass to the San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane in the second period on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Also defending on the play is Blues goaltender Jake Allen. The Blues won, 3-2, in overtime. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS via Getty Images)

Why Evander Kane Will Lead the Sharks in Scoring

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 16: (L-R) Marc-Edouard Vlasic

Diving Deeper: The San Jose Sharks 2018-2019 schedule

SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 16: Goalie Martin Jones #31, Justin Braun #61, Mikkel Boedker #89, Logan Couture #39 and Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks defends the goal against Rickard Rakell #67 of the Anaheim Ducks during the third period in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center on April 16, 2018 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The San Jose Sharks Volatile Formula for Defensive Success

HERNING, DENMARK - MAY 06: Uvis Balinskis (L) of Latvia and Antti Suomela of Finland battle for the puck during the 2018 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship group stage game between Latvia and Finland at Jyske Bank Boxen on May 6, 2018 in Herning, Denmark. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

How Soon Will We See Antti Suomela on the San Jose Sharks Roster?

SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 25: Melker Karlsson

San Jose Sharks: Stop Overvaluing Melker Karlsson

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 31: Martin Jones

San Jose Sharks: Five Thoughts On SO Loss In Motown

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 16: (L-R) Marc-Edouard Vlasic

San Jose Sharks: How The Sharks Are Keeping Pace With Last Year

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 28: Vancouver Canucks' mascot Chance and San Jose Sharks' mascot Sharkie drag Los Angeles Kings' mascot Bailey off the ice under the careful watch of Columbus Blue Jackets' mascot Stinger during the mascot game prior to the NHL All-Star Game on January 28, 2018, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks: Five Thoughts, Welcome Back To Blades Of Teal

May 23, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) is seen during the second period in game five of the Western Conference Final of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the St. Louis Blues, at Scottrade Center. The Sharks won the game 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports

Brent Burns Salvages Final San Jose Sharks Trip East

Feb 28, 2014; Buffalo, NY, USA; San Jose Sharks right wing Brent Burns (88) skates with the puck while being defended by Buffalo Sabres center Zemgus Girgensons (28) during the third period at First Niagara Center. Buffalo beats San Jose 4 to 2. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Hose Job Enables San Jose Sharks Choke at Buffalo Sabres