SAN JOSE – The NHL dropped the hammer on Evander Kane, suspending the Sharks forward for 21 games without pay for an established violation of — and lack of compliance with — the NHL/NHLPA COVID-19 Protocol. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the forfeited pay goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. Kane…
Sharks’ Evander Kane handed lengthy suspension by NHL — Chico Enterprise-Record
SAN JOSE — NHL teams must get their rosters down to 23 players by Monday afternoon and there remains no indication from the Sharks as to how they’ll proceed with Evander Kane. By mutual agreement with the Sharks, Kane, who is being investigated by the NHL on two matters, has stayed away from the team…
As roster deadline looms, Evander Kane’s future with Sharks remains cloudy — East Bay Times
SAN JOSE – The great debate about what the Sharks should do with top prospect William Eklund has kicked into high gear. Should they send him back to Sweden for another year of development in his homeland? Assign him to the Barracuda so he can continue to adapt to the Sharks’ system and the smaller…
Is Sharks’ Eklund ready for the NHL? The way he’s playing, “he may force our hand” — East Bay Times
SAN JOSE — The first night after he found out he had tested positive for the coronavirus, Tomas Hertl had a fever and sweated so much that he had to change the sheets in his bed. For the next few days, he experienced headaches every time he stood up. He would take a three-hour nap,…
Tomas Hertl’s COVID-19 symptoms were bad. Having his wife, baby also test positive was worse — Marin Independent Journal
The Sharks’ team plane landed back in San Jose on Saturday morning, likely flying over SAP Center on their descent before touching down at Mineta International Airport. After five weeks away, or more for some individuals, it was no doubt a welcome sight for everyone aboard the aircraft. Finally, they were back home. “It’s exciting,”…
Why coming home was important for the San Jose Sharks’ mental health — Chico Enterprise-Record
Now knowing they’ll have to stay away from San Jose for longer than they had first hoped, some Sharks players have been busy trying to find out what it will mean for them to be the home team in another city. Sharks coach Bob Boughner said Sunday that players have been reaching out to the…
Sharks make plans after early February games at SAP Center are nixed — Red Bluff Daily News
The NHL announced, in accordance with the League’s COVID Protocols, that San Jose Sharks forward Maxim Letunov was unavailable to practice Wednesday. Letunov, who was not on the ice for at least early last week, is the only Sharks player on the list, which contains over 20 names. The Sharks just finished their training camp…
San Jose Sharks rookie unavailable due to COVID-19 protocol — Red Bluff Daily News
NHL: Because of Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 restrictions, San Jose Sharks will be holding training camp in Scottsdale, Arizona
San Jose Sharks officially relocating to Arizona for training camp, and possibly longer — Chico Enterprise-Record
Following the San Francisco 49ers lead, the San Jose Sharks will open training camp and start the regular season in Arizona, a person with knowledge of discussions told The Associated Press.
COVID: San Jose Sharks Appear Ready To Join 49ers In Exodus To Arizona — CBS San Francisco
GMs from seven non-playoff teams, including Doug Wilson of the San Jose Sharks, had asked the NHL for extra time to practice.
San Jose Sharks, other NHL non-playoff teams, likely to have longer training camps — East Bay Times
NHL: Joe Thornton, now with the Toronto Maple Leafs, had several noteworthy moments with the San Jose Sharks over the last 15 years
Joe Thornton’s San Jose Sharks timeline — the good, the bad and the unforgettable — Times-Standard
Patrick Marleau will chase the NHL’s all-time games played record as a member of the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks announced Tuesday the return of Marleau and fellow forward Matt Nieto, signing both to one-year contracts. Both deals are worth $700,000, according to a source. Marleau is the Sharks’ all-time franchise leader in points (1,102),…
San Jose Sharks sign Patrick Marleau as he nears Gordie Howe record — Times-Standard
