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Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images Missed the first episode? No worries! Read it here. In the first episode of This Is Hockey Culture, Sam and I covered a big conversation about Jack Eichel and bodily autonomy, and how that situation relates to another, current issue in the NHL — the potential for a vaccine mandate. Here is the full transcript for the first … [Read more...] about This Is Hockey Culture, Episode 1 Transcript: Jack Eichel, the Buffalo Sabres and body autonomy

John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Sharks had some fun in the Atlantic Division this week. Hockey is back and it feels so good to be writing about a full week’s worth of games! It can be difficult to keep up with the entire league when you have so much San Jose Sharks content to take in each day. So, we’re here to help you keep tabs on our East Coast enemies by … [Read more...] about Atlantic Division Weekly: Hockey is back, baby

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Plus a development in John Klingberg’s contract value, fan's involvement in the 2022 World Junior Championships and more in today’s news and notes. The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun has revealed the six goaltenders that are expected to compete for Canada’s goaltending spots at the 2022 Beijing Olympics: Carey Price, Marc-Andre Fleury, … [Read more...] about Deep Blue Sea: Canada’s Olympic goaltending battle

Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Put some respect on the Sharks’ name; they’re leaving Canada with a 4-0 record. The San Jose Sharks headed into the 6 tired, but confident. Back-to-back games with a gassed team is never easy, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have two top lines filled with elite, speedy goal-scorers, will always put up a fight, … [Read more...] about Quick Bites: Sharks make statement with 5-3 win over Leafs

Photo by Matt Cohen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images No, you aren’t living out Groundhog Day, it’s already already time for the San Jose Sharks to hit the ice again, facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Read more about what to watch for tonight in our game preview here. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in: Lines SAN JOSE … [Read more...] about Sharks at Maple Leafs: Lines, how to watch & open thread

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The Avalanche’s poor start has led to some surprises in the Central. It’s the first full season we’ll see in the NHL since 2018-19, and it could not have started more surprisingly. The St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild currently sit atop the Central Division, while their competitors have struggled. The race to the postseason may be … [Read more...] about Central Division Weekly: Blues, Wild Start off Hot

Photo by Allan Hamilton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images San Jose is heading into Toronto riding a three-game win streak, but they’re about to play their toughest opponent yet. The San Jose Sharks will look to close out the Canadian part of their five-game road trip with a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are currently 2-1-1 on the season. The last time these … [Read more...] about Sharks at Maple Leafs Preview: Rolling into the 6

Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images The Sharks have a few things to work on, but they have the building blocks for a competitive season. What was the main takeaway from this game (aside from it being another exciting win)? This game was proof that while the San Jose Sharks have a few things to work on, they have all of the building blocks for a competitive … [Read more...] about Quick Bites: Sharks start season 3-0 with win over Senators

Photo by André Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images Plus an explainer on the sports equinox, early season power rankings and more in today’s news and notes. Despite the fact that I legitimately love ESPN+, I seem to have a weirdly specific issue with San Jose’s broadcast continually buffering and timing out, while other broadcasts load and play just fine. We’re barely into … [Read more...] about Deep Blue Sea: Erik Karlsson can’t say that on television