They were aided by the trade-deadline acquisition of Brian Campbell, for whom they gave up Steve Bernier. What player's goal song was your favorite from this year? However, after winning Game 1 of their first round series with the St. Louis Blues in overtime, they lost the final four games of the series, marking the second time they lost in the Quarter-finals under Todd McLellan. Following the 2001–02 season, the Gunds sold the Sharks to a group of local investors headed by team president Greg Jamison. In response, San Jose acquired Curtis Brown. The Sharks origins began with the San Francisco Seals of the Western Hockey League (WHL) when they awarded an expansion franchise for San Francisco on April 23, 1961 to former Vancouver Canucks owner Coleman (Coley) Hall, on the condition that an ice surface be installed in the Cow Palace. The team lost Alexander Korolyuk. Eventually, the League struck a compromise: the Gunds would sell their share of the North Stars to Baldwin's group, with the Gunds receiving an expansion team in the Bay Area to begin play in the 1991–92 season and being allowed to take a certain number of players from the North Stars to their new club. [37] They traded goalie Antti Niemi to the Dallas Stars for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2015 Draft. [30] The Sharks would subsequently fall 4–3 to the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in the second round of the playoffs. The Ron Wilson era officially came to an end on May 12 when the Sharks fired him, citing the San Jose's disappointing second round losses in the previous three seasons. The Seals won three WHL championships and renamed to the California Seals in 1966, playing their games at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. The San Jose Sharks fall 4-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights in the second half of back-to-backs at SAP Center. Although the Sharks took a 3–0 series lead, the Kings came back to tie the series before advancing with a 5–1 win in game seven (only the fourth time in the 97-year history of the NHL where a team lost a best-of-seven series after winning their first three games). If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. This was the Sharks third playoff loss to Dallas. In the Western Conference Quarter-finals, the Sharks eliminated the Colorado Avalanche. The SAP Center is known locally as the Shark Tank.[5]. Game 6 required four overtime periods, and was the longest game in the team's history. 2003–04, under new general manager Doug Wilson and head coach Ron Wilson saw another turnaround for the team, resulting in the team's best season to that point. The Sharks hosted the 2015 NHL Stadium Series against the Kings at Levi's Stadium in February 2015, losing 2–1. Assistant coach Todd Richards left and was replaced by Matt Shaw. The first was Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich to the Vancouver Canucks. Known as the "Stealth" jersey, it featured a slightly different rendition of the primary Sharks logo, an updated version of the original "fin" logo on the shoulders and stylized circuit board sleeve striping. Kingston was fired following the end of the 1992–93 season.[12]. [13] Several team "firsts" happened in the 1992–93 season. Earlier in the season, the Sharks were in playoff contention, but they would ultimately lose games to key Western Conference opponents as the season went on. On June 11, 2008, the San Jose Sharks named former Detroit Red Wings assistant coach Todd McLellan as their new head coach for the 2008–09 season. [27][28] This came after Setoguchi had signed a three-year, $9 million contract extension with the Sharks. On February 7, 2010, San Jose acquired Niclas Wallin from the Carolina Hurricanes. The team began rebuilding, acquiring forward Owen Nolan from the Colorado Avalanche, as well as several other players. In 2000–01, Kazakh goaltender Evgeni Nabokov won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie. Sharks NHL-Best in Key Offensive Area. Copyright © 1999-2020 San Jose Sharks, LLC and the National Hockey League. The back of the jersey remained teal and featured larger lettering. The Sharks advanced to the Western Conference Semi-finals to face the third-seed Detroit Red Wings, whom they had defeated in five games during the previous post-season's second round. Despite the underachievement[according to whom?] [51], Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the divisions for the 2020–21 season were realigned. Key Sharks players included goaltender Arturs Irbe, defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh and forwards Igor Larionov and Sergei Makarov. Meanwhile, a group led by former Hartford Whalers owner Howard Baldwin was pushing the NHL to bring a team to San Jose, where a new arena was being built. Lemieux, 43 years old, was rejoining the NHL after a five-year absence. Kyle McLaren was acquired in a three-way trade with the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. [53], The Sharks introduced their future road (later home) jersey as an alternate during the 1997–98 season, featuring a darker teal base, wide gray sleeve and shoulder striping and modernized lettering. The San Jose Sharks are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring on 24 percent of their power play opportunities. — Erik Karlsson scored for the first time this season during a four-goal third period that helped the San Jose Sharks roll past the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on Monday night. Jonathan Cheechoo was awarded the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy for scoring the most goals during the regular season, with a total of 56. Wilson was named the team's first captain and All-Star representative in the inaugural season. The 2018–19 season saw another playoff berth for the Sharks, overcoming a three games to one lead, once again by the Vegas Golden Knights, and in a dramatic comeback in the third period of game 7, and the team would make it into the Western Conference Finals, falling to the eventual Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues in six games. During the off-season, forward Vincent Damphousse was lost to the Colorado Avalanche (but never played a game for them, as he announced his retirement during the 2004–05 lockout). The Sharks finished the regular season leading the Western Conference with 113 points and being the second team in the NHL after the Washington Capitals. Dan Boyle and Joe Thornton were named the alternates. Midway through the season, key forward Marco Sturm suffered a broken leg/ankle injury. Wilson seemingly addressed this issue by acquiring 25-year-old 20-goal-scorer Mark Bell from the Chicago Blackhawks. [36] During the off-season, the Sharks let John Scott and Scott Hannan leave as free agents. 99 to its players due to NHL retiring the number league-wide in honor of Wayne Gretzky at the 2000 NHL All-Star Game.[68]. Comprised of front office members who are committed to creating positive change within the community. During the off-season, San Jose's major headlines included signing defenseman Rob Blake, acquiring defensemen Dan Boyle and Brad Lukowich, as well as trading defenseman Craig Rivet to the Buffalo Sabres. The Sharks have advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals once, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016. The 71 losses in 1992–93 is an NHL record, and they also suffered a 17-game losing streak, while winning just 11 games and earning a mere 24 points in the standings. [26] On March 1, 2011, Niemi signed a four-year contract extension with San Jose worth $15.2 million.[26]. Purchase season tickets, or enter the San Jose Sharks site. [12] Though the 1991–92 roster consisted primarily of NHL journeymen, minor leaguers and rookies, the Sharks had at least one notable player when they acquired 14-year veteran and former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Doug Wilson from the Chicago Blackhawks on September 6, 1991. [48], After DeBoer's firing, assistant coach Bob Boughner was named interim head coach. SAN JOSE – MARCH 3: San Jose Sharks’ Evander Kane (9), right, and teammate Mario Ferraro (38), left, look up at the video screen after the Colorado … Can they repeat the feat? "[9][10] The name was said to have been inspired by the large number of sharks living in the Pacific Ocean. In the 2009 off-season, Wilson held to his word with many major moves. The first major move made by San Jose in the 2011 off-season was to trade popular winger (and former first-round pick) Devin Setoguchi, the Sharks' 2010 first-round pick Charlie Coyle and a first-round pick in the 2011 NHL Draft to the Minnesota Wild for All-Star defenseman Brent Burns and a second-round pick in the 2012 Draft. At the trade deadline, San Jose acquired checking-line winger Travis Moen and the injured defenseman Kent Huskins from the Anaheim Ducks. They swept the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2018 playoffs, but lost to the expansion Vegas Golden Knights in six games in the second round. [47], On December 11, 2019, with the Sharks at 15–16–2 and failing to win a game during their five-game away game stretch, DeBoer and his staff were fired. In an upset on par with the one they had pulled on Detroit six years earlier, the Sharks managed to eliminate the St. Louis Blues, who had finished first overall in the league that year, in seven games. Jeremy Roenick and Claude Lemieux both announced their retirements from the NHL. However, they would not become the fourth team in history to pull off the comeback as the Sharks prevailed, 3–2, with the game-winning goal scored by former captain Patrick Marleau who had endured media criticism from former teammate and now NBC Sports Network television personality Jeremy Roenick for his lackluster play in Game 5 of the series against the Red Wings. The club is affiliated with the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League. However, the 1995 season also saw the only rainout in the history of the NHL, when the Guadalupe River flooded its banks in March 1995, making it impossible for anyone to get into the San Jose Arena for a game between the Sharks and the Detroit Red Wings.[18]. [49] In March 2020, four months after Boughner became interim coach, the league was forced to suspend operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any time the Sharks go on the power play, the Jaws theme song is played while the fans do "The Chomp", extending their arms in front and moving them up and down to form a chomping jaw. When the job eventually fell to Patrick Marleau, he kept the captaincy. The team was placed in the Campbell Conference's Smythe Division. The San Jose Sharks have recalled forward John Leonard, defenseman Jake Middleton and goaltender Alexei Melnichuk from the San Jose Barracuda. For their third season, 1993–94, the Sharks moved to their new home, the San Jose Arena, and were placed in the Western Conference's Pacific Division. The inaugural year also saw the introduction of the San Jose Sharks mascot, "S. J. Sharkie". The Sharks entered the 2006–07 season as the youngest team in average age, as well as the biggest team in average weight, and they raced out to a 20–7–0 start, the best in franchise history. They have won the Presidents' Trophy once, as the team with the league's best regular season record in the 2008–09 season. of the previous year, it was announced that McLellan would remain on the bench for a fifth season. They posted the third-best record in the NHL with 104 points (31 more than the previous season, and the first time the team had earned 100 points), won the Pacific Division championship and were seeded second in the Western Conference. [66][67], The Sharks have no retired numbers, but the team is unable to issue no. Below, we analyze the Golden Knights-Sharks odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions. However, the Sharks were defeated in the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas Stars. This week is a hot one in California, but Burns has a secret on how to stay cool. Their standing would help them draft Patrick Marleau in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft. He moved on to be hired as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with assistant coaches who were also two former Sharks, Tim Hunter and Rob Zettler, to make up the Toronto coaching staff. After a ten-game losing streak, the Sharks traded Brad Stuart, Wayne Primeau and Marco Sturm to the Boston Bruins in exchange for star player Joe Thornton. SAN JOSE, CA – FEBRUARY 13: The San Jose Sharks’ Evander Kane (9) and the Las Vegas Golden Knights’ Reilly Smith (19) fight in the third period, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at … In the Conference Semi-finals, the Sharks defeated the Detroit Red Wings. [6] In return, the North Stars would be allowed to participate as an equal partner in an expansion draft with the new Bay Area team. It was widely believed[by whom?] The Sharks started the season 8–0–1, and were the last team in the NHL to stay undefeated in regulation[32] until October 25, when the Sharks lost to the Boston Bruins. From the return of the greats to granting wishes, a look back at this season's top moments. NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and NHL Conference logos are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. Previous entrance songs include Metallica's version of "Breadfan" and "Get Ready for This" by 2 Unlimited. A concern made by fans and members of the media was the lack of a left winger to play on a line with the duo of Thornton and Cheechoo. The trades coincided with Nabokov putting together a string of outstanding performances. 2019-20 San Jose Sharks Roster and Statistics Previous Season Next Season Record: 29-36-5 (63 points), Finished 8th in NHL Pacific Division ( Schedule and Results ) Highlighting the impactful work that Evander Kane and Joel Ward have done in our community. [31] In addition to the new uniforms, prior to the start of the season, Brett Heimlich took on the additional role of statistical analyst for the coaching staff. [24] On September 2, 2010, the Sharks signed former member of the Chicago Blackhawks and Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Antti Niemi to a one-year contract. Sharks at Kings: Projected starting goalies. In the 2001–02 season, the Sharks began wearing a black third jersey, featuring the return of the "fin" logo and minimalist teal and white sleeve stripes. The original Sharks' road jerseys were teal with white, gray and black striping and featured white block lettering with black trim. Aside from the trades, several contracts were not renewed, including those of Mike Grier, Marcel Goc, Tomas Plihal and Alexei Semenov. Veteran Adam Graves was acquired for Mikael Samuelsson, and the Sharks won their first Pacific Division title. Martin Jones (4-2-0 .876 SV%, 3.87 GAA) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-2-2, .867 SV%, 4.05 GAA) Jones continues to be slated in as the No. [44], In the following season, the Sharks finished in third place in the Pacific Division, but were defeated by the Edmonton Oilers in six games in the first round of the 2017 playoffs. They then defeated the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the 2002 playoffs, but fell to the Colorado Avalanche in the second round. The next season was no better under Al Sims, with the Sharks again finishing last and winning only 27 games. [53] The black alternates were retired prior to the season, but in 2018, a new black jersey was introduced. Assistant coach Jim Johnson was also added to bring a defensive style to the play of the Sharks. Sutter was fired and replaced by Ron Wilson midway through that season. The Sharks never won fewer than 45 games under DeBoer in his first four seasons, but when San Jose stumbled last season despite an array of high-priced talent, he was fired Dec. 11, 2019. In one of the biggest upsets in Stanley Cup playoff history, the underdog Sharks shocked the Red Wings in seven games. [34] No captain was named during the season. Matt Levine—the team's first marketing head—said of the new name, "Sharks are relentless, determined, swift, agile, bright and fearless. [41] They also named forward Joe Pavelski the team's captain. On May 5, 1990, the Gunds officially sold their share of the North Stars to Baldwin and were awarded a new team for the Bay Area, based in San Jose. These are the top-ten-point-scorers in franchise regular season history. sjsharks.com is the official Web site of the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks' best-known tradition is their pre-game entrance scene. Over-the-air telecasts aired on KGO 7 from 1991–1994 and on KICU 36 from 1995–1999. The owners paid to the league an expansion fee of US$45 million[7] and the new franchise was approved on May 9.[8]. 16h ago. The Sharks rode on a very hot streak in the month of March. All Rights Reserved. [45][46] In the 2017–18 season, the Sharks once again finished in third place in the Pacific Division. Over 5,000 potential names were submitted by mail for the new team. The triangle on the logo references the Bay Area's Red Triangle near the Pacific Ocean. [53], Following the switch to Adidas' AdiZero template in 2017, the Sharks kept much of their basic look save for the replacement of the "jumping shark" logo in favor of the "screaming shark" logo (home jersey) and "SJ" logo (road jersey) on the shoulder. The team also underwent major changes: during the season, they traded Ozolinsh and Larionov, and Irbe, who had suffered an off-ice injury, was released at the end of the season. [53][55], The Sharks wore "Reverse Retro" alternate uniforms for the 2020–21 season. Prior to the 2013–14 season, the Sharks unveiled new uniforms, which included less orange, along with adding a lace-up collar. The San Jose Sharks look for a win here to get a game above a .500 record. On July 1, 2010, the Sharks signed goalie Antero Niittymaki from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lombardi failed to do so and consequently lost his job. Seven varieties live there, and one area of water near the Bay Area is known as the "red triangle" (hence the triangle in the team's logo) because of its shark population. [15] Under head coach Kevin Constantine, the Sharks pulled off the biggest turnaround in NHL history, finishing with a 33–35–16 record and making the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in team history with 82 points, an NHL record 58-point jump from the previous season. This week, forward Evander Kane received a pair of Bauer hockey skates with images and messages of diversity and inclusion. Helping fund and launch the Alameda County Mobile Food Pantry Expansion Project. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Max Pacioretty scored his second goal of the game in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights recovered after allowing a bizarre tying goal late in the third period to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-4 on Friday night. Entering the 2011 playoffs as the second seed in the Western Conference, the Sharks opened their playoff run with the franchise's first-ever playoff series against division and state rivals, the Los Angeles Kings. San Jose Sharks name and primary logo are registered trademarks of San Jose Sharks, LLC. [58] The Sharks currently use "Seek & Destroy" by Metallica as their entrance song. Despite scoring a goal in his first two games with San Jose, Bell was widely considered a flop in San Jose. The Sharks will play in the West Division.[52]. This marked the first time in franchise history that the Sharks advanced to play in the Stanley Cup Final. Following the season, long-time stalwart Patrick Marleau left the team to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs, ending his 20-year tenure with the team. ET at SAP Center. Pat Falloon was their first draft choice and led the team in points during their first season. Figures are updated after each completed NHL regular season. Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games Played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game. The trade re-energized the team, and with Nabokov sharing starting duties with backup goaltender Vesa Toskala, the Sharks rallied back from their early season slump to clinch the fifth seed in the Western Conference. The team was heavily criticized[by whom?] [21] Wilson ended his tenure in San Jose with an overall record of 206–134–45 in 385 regular-season games and a 28–24 record in 52 post-season games. The team also acquired Finnish star forward Teemu Selanne from the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. The Kings took another 4–0 lead in Game 3 but five-second-period goals by the Sharks capped with a Devin Setoguchi overtime winner gave the Sharks a 6–5 victory and tied them for the second-biggest comeback in Stanley Cup playoff history. The Sharks advanced to their third Western Conference Finals series, their first playoff meeting with the Vancouver Canucks. On January 28, 1992, at a game against the New York Rangers, the then-unnamed mascot emerged from a Zamboni during an intermission. One reason for the move was that Marleau was named captain by Wilson and McLellan wanted to name his own. Figures are updated after each completed NHL season. A member of our Sharks Sports & Entertainment family shares how hockey impacted her life. The San Jose Sharks look for a win here to get a game above a .500 record. Nearly one year after Peter DeBoer's arrival and a shaky start, the Sharks surged in the second half of the season to return to the playoffs, finishing with 98 points and third in the Pacific Division. In the 2001 playoffs, the St. Louis Blues eliminated the Sharks in six games in the first round, avenging their 2000 defeat by San Jose. It also featured the "jumping shark" logo in front and the "SJ" alternate logo on the shoulders. The eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Chicago Blackhawks, beat the Sharks in the Conference Finals with a four-game sweep. In the Western Conference Semi-finals, the Sharks were defeated for the second time by the Detroit Red Wings. Home uniforms were white with teal, gray and black striping and featured teal block lettering with black trim. The team's breakout year was 2001–02. Two significant trades were made at the trade deadline for defenseman Craig Rivet and winger Bill Guerin.