I know a lot of Sharks fans, even before we let Pavs go, do not like Doug Wilson. But he's done an amazing job of replenishing this team with young talent while also trading picks to acquire veterans to keep us competitive.
He's one of the best in the business and continues to prove it.
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Jul 15, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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Jul 15, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by Garce:I know a lot of Sharks fans, even before we let Pavs go, do not like Doug Wilson. But he's done an amazing job of replenishing this team with young talent while also trading picks to acquire veterans to keep us competitive.
He's one of the best in the business and continues to prove it.
I agree. I have always felt he gets way too much crap at times. DW is not perfect, no one is. However, he has consistently been one of the best in the league and I have yet at any point seen any reason enough for us to have someone else try to fill his shoes.
Jul 15, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Originally posted by Garce:
I know a lot of Sharks fans, even before we let Pavs go, do not like Doug Wilson. But he's done an amazing job of replenishing this team with young talent while also trading picks to acquire veterans to keep us competitive.
He's one of the best in the business and continues to prove it.
I agree. I have always felt he gets way too much crap at times. DW is not perfect, no one is. However, he has consistently been one of the best in the league and I have yet at any point seen any reason enough for us to have someone else try to fill his shoes.
Since the 2003-04 season to present, Sharks have the highest win % in the regular season. So yeah, he's top 10 for sure.
Doug Wilson, Doug Armstrong (Dallas/Blues), Jim Rutherford (Pitt), Steve Yzerman (TB), George McPhee (Washington; Vegas), Brian MacLellan (Washington) and Lou Lamoriello (NJ, Tor, NYI), Stan Bowman (Chicago).
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Jul 15, 2019 at 10:25 PM
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Originally posted by SunDevilNiner79:
Since the 2003-04 season to present, Sharks have the highest win % in the regular season. So yeah, he's top 10 for sure.
Doug Wilson, Doug Armstrong (Dallas/Blues), Jim Rutherford (Pitt), Steve Yzerman (TB), George McPhee (Washington; Vegas), Brian MacLellan (Washington) and Lou Lamoriello (NJ, Tor, NYI), Stan Bowman (Chicago).
He just needs that cup to solidify him, I hope Thornton re-signs and they do it together.
Jul 17, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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https://www.fearthefin.com/2019/7/11/20681649/off-the-charts-san-jose-sharks-prospect-development-analysis-ivan-chekhovich
^ Discussion of who's most likely to make the jump. Article lists Chekhovich and Chmelevski as the most probable to see NHL time as rookies in 2019-20.
^ Discussion of who's most likely to make the jump. Article lists Chekhovich and Chmelevski as the most probable to see NHL time as rookies in 2019-20.
Jul 17, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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Originally posted by OnTheClock:https://www.fearthefin.com/2019/7/11/20681649/off-the-charts-san-jose-sharks-prospect-development-analysis-ivan-chekhovich
^ Discussion of who's most likely to make the jump. Article lists Chekhovich and Chmelevski as the most probable to see NHL time as rookies in 2019-20.
Doug Wilson Jr: "There are so many guys this year, a group of prospects that we've been excited about for a long time. Now they're all finally turning pro together so I think you're going to see quite a few make their (NHL) debuts this year." Story tomorrow #SJSharks
— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzNHL) July 17, 2019
[ Edited by Garce on Jul 17, 2019 at 2:28 PM ]
Jul 17, 2019 at 4:35 PM
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Originally posted by Garce:Originally posted by OnTheClock:https://www.fearthefin.com/2019/7/11/20681649/off-the-charts-san-jose-sharks-prospect-development-analysis-ivan-chekhovich
^ Discussion of who's most likely to make the jump. Article lists Chekhovich and Chmelevski as the most probable to see NHL time as rookies in 2019-20.
Doug Wilson Jr: "There are so many guys this year, a group of prospects that we've been excited about for a long time. Now they're all finally turning pro together so I think you're going to see quite a few make their (NHL) debuts this year." Story tomorrow #SJSharks
— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzNHL) July 17, 2019
We'll get a chance to see who the next future superstars may be. Let's hope several of them light it up.
Jul 22, 2019 at 6:44 AM
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Couples articles on two top prospects, one forward, and one defensemen who could make the jump as early as this year (some video highlights included too):
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/sharks/sharks-prospects-watch-ivan-chekhovich-has-skill-earn-nhl-spot
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/sharks/sharks-prospects-watch-mario-ferraro-has-future-nhl-defenseman
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/sharks/sharks-prospects-watch-ivan-chekhovich-has-skill-earn-nhl-spot
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/sharks/sharks-prospects-watch-mario-ferraro-has-future-nhl-defenseman
Jul 22, 2019 at 2:50 PM
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Good post, OTC.
Speaking of prospects. Only one of ours got into the top 50 prospects per the athletic.
RHD Ryan Merkley, 18
Supposedly the deal with him is he is highly talented Offensive player but not a great defender yet. And also a bit of a polarizing person in the lockeroom.
Someone to keep an eye on.
Speaking of prospects. Only one of ours got into the top 50 prospects per the athletic.
RHD Ryan Merkley, 18
Supposedly the deal with him is he is highly talented Offensive player but not a great defender yet. And also a bit of a polarizing person in the lockeroom.
Someone to keep an eye on.
[ Edited by Garce on Jul 22, 2019 at 2:50 PM ]
Jul 24, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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Originally posted by Garce:
Good post, OTC.
Speaking of prospects. Only one of ours got into the top 50 prospects per the athletic.
RHD Ryan Merkley, 18
Supposedly the deal with him is he is highly talented Offensive player but not a great defender yet. And also a bit of a polarizing person in the lockeroom.
Someone to keep an eye on.
He was a first round pick I believe last year.
Jul 24, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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Originally posted by TheXFactor:
Originally posted by Garce:
Good post, OTC.
Speaking of prospects. Only one of ours got into the top 50 prospects per the athletic.
RHD Ryan Merkley, 18
Supposedly the deal with him is he is highly talented Offensive player but not a great defender yet. And also a bit of a polarizing person in the lockeroom.
Someone to keep an eye on.
He was a first round pick I believe last year.
yup, dropped during the draft and was a potential top 10 pick but had attitude issues and focused way more on offense than d. His vision and play making is near NHL level if not and playing him in the OHL is pretty much a waste since he seems to get bored is just more talented. His size being skinny is part of the reason he probably wont get a look anytime soon
Jul 26, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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Still cant believe pavs is gone...dam
Jul 26, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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Originally posted by dmax:
Still cant believe pavs is gone...dam
I know man, but he had his chance. We need a youth movement bad. This team is always getting out skated b/c of our previous older core. I think we can be just as good this year without Pavs.
Aug 1, 2019 at 5:13 AM
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Got a Marleau black jersey for $37 on EBay. 
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Aug 6, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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TRADE NOTE: #SJSharks acquire D @carrickTj from @CanesNHL for D @KyleWood_3, who played for @sjbarracuda last season. They also signed Carrick to a two-year contract immediately after the trade.
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