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San Jose Sharks head coach Bob Boughner waves goaltender Martin Jones off the ice late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sharks miss playoffs for second straight season

By Josh Dubow May. 13, 2021 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2018, file photo, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson attends a news conference in San Jose, Calif. Wilson characterized his team as being in the middle of a "reset" where taking a step back may be necessary before the franchise can get back into contention after years near the top of the standings. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe, File)
Sharks GM hopes 'reset' this season leads to quick success

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2021 06:10 PM EST

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone, right, celebrates after left wing Max Pacioretty, left, scored against the Minnesota Wild during overtime of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 1, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No Fun NHL? Restrictions help players appreciate hockey more

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 03, 2021 10:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2019, file photo, the Boston Bruins and the Chicago Blackhawks play in the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. Outdoor games have become the the marquee event of the NHL season ever since the league staged the first Winter Classic in Buffalo in 2008. None of the 30 previous outdoor games had quite a setup like this season when the league will stage two games this weekend on the 18th fairway of a golf course on the shores of Lake Tahoe, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains towering in the background. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Tahoe outdoor NHL games could lead to more picturesque sites

By Josh Dubow Feb. 17, 2021 03:05 AM EST

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer, left, stops a redirected shot off the stick of Minnesota Wild left wing Zach Parise in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hey ref, how was breakfast? Unique season forges new bonds

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 10, 2021 02:30 AM EST

FILE - In this March 11, 2020, file photo, San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane (9) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago. The Sharks had started planning for next season long before the news became official that they would be one of the seven teams left home if the NHL resumes its season. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Sharks have plenty of time to stew over down season

By Josh Dubow May. 28, 2020 06:24 PM EDT