Annie Moore

1 month ago | fearthefin.com | Annie Moore

Will Smith’s first NHL season has been a journey of learning, growth, and resilience. The 20-year-old center, seen as one of the San Jose Sharks’ most promising young talents, stood with the media to reflect on the year that was and the vision for what’s to come. “That’s a tough question. I don’t think we’re trying to reinvent anything, but obviously this year is tough, so definitely be better.”He makes a very good point here.

1 month ago | sharkshockeydigest.com | Annie Moore |Max Miller

San Jose Sharks prospect Zack Ostapchuk is that guy you want on your team when the games matter most, especially here in the San Jose Barracuda’s playoff run. You know the type: tall, tough, doesn’t back down, and suddenly becomes everyone’s favorite buzzsaw when April rolls around. He joined the Sharks at the trade deadline as part of the return of the Fabian Zetterlund trade. Early on, Ostapchuk made himself known. During his Sharks debut, he threw hands with the ever-so-tough Tom Wilson.

1 month ago | fearthefin.com | Annie Moore

As one of the last remaining links to the Sharks’ most successful era, Marc-Édouard Vlasic has seen just about everything in teal. In his 19th season with the team, he became a steady voice on and off the ice for a young, rebuilding roster. “We were competitive. But at the end of the day, you want to win games, you want to make the playoffs.”The Sharks managed to stay in more games than many expected, but Vlasic made it clear that effort alone isn’t enough anymore.

2 months ago | fearthefin.com | Annie Moore

The 2024–25 season didn’t offer many bright spots for the San Jose Sharks, but William Eklund was one of them. As the team continues to rebuild, the 21-year-old forward quietly stepped into a bigger role and proved he’s not just part of the future, he is the future. “I think I’m going out of this season as a better player, more confident player in my game. I improved some things that I wanted to improve.”Eklund’s second full NHL season showed noticeable maturity.

2 months ago | sharkshockeydigest.com | Annie Moore |Max Miller

San Jose Sharks and San Jose Barracuda forward Andrew Poturalski doesn’t chase individual awards, but when the veteran forward was named team MVP this season, it was hard to argue he hadn’t earned it. “You don’t really play the game for the individual awards,” Poturalski said. “But I think it’s a testament to our team and the good players that I get to play with every night.”This season, his play on the ice even earned him a three-game look with the San Jose Sharks.