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What a season. ‘Cuda playoff run ends in Colorado

1 week ago | fearthefin.com | Annie Moore

Let’s be real, this one stung. The San Jose Barracuda looked sharp, confident and honestly pretty dominant at times last night in Colorado, but the scoreboard didn’t love ‘em back. Despite a standout performance from Igor Chernyshov, the ‘Cuda dropped a tight one to the Colorado Eagles, 3–1. The ‘Cuda came out buzzing. Anthony Vincent, Collin Graf and Pavol Regenda all tested Trent Miner in the first four minutes. But while the Barracuda pushed, Colorado didn’t sit back.
Sharks will pick 2nd in 2025 NHL Draft

1 week ago | fearthefin.com | Erika Towne

The San Jose Sharks now know where the team will pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. In a twist from the norm, the NHL aired the pick live so that the viewing audience would know at the same time as the NHL. The audience watched as those ping pong balls bounced around. The Sharks looked good to win the first overall pick through two ping pong balls, but faltered with the third.
‘Cuda win playoff game at home in OT: “Bad ass hockey”

1 week ago | fearthefin.com | Annie Moore

https://twitter.com/sjbarracuda/status/1919157640938266834If there was ever a time to believe in the San Jose Barracuda, this was it. In a game that had a little bit of chaos, the ‘Cuda pulled off a 2–1 overtime win against the Colorado Eagles. From Yaroslav Askarov’s poised performance between the posts to Pavol Regenda’s relentless presence on both ends of the ice, and Danil Gushchin’s game winner, this one had everything you want if you bleed teal and black.
Jabber Jaws: Will Smith Exit Interview

2 weeks 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.
Jabber Jaws: Mario Ferraro exit interview

2 weeks ago | fearthefin.com | Erika Towne

Mario Ferraro was a leader on and off the ice this season for a San Jose Sharks team that’s working to get back to playoff level competitiveness. In his sixth season with the Sharks, Ferraro has grown into his role and is working on becoming more consistent game over game.
Jabber Jaws: Marc-Édouard Vlasic Exit Interview

2 weeks 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.
Jabber Jaws: William Eklund Exit Interview

2 weeks 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.
‘Cuda Shutout Reign in first game of playoffs

2 weeks ago | fearthefin.com | Annie Moore

April 11, 2025, was a huge milestone for the San Jose Barracuda as the team clinched a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs, ending a nine-year postseason drought. The @sjbarracuda strike into the #CalderCup Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/OnntRTUCWO— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) April 12, 2025The last time the Barracuda participated in the playoffs was the 2015-16 season, where the team advanced to the second round before being eliminated by the Ontario Reign.
Jabber Jaws: Barclay Goodrow exit interview

3 weeks ago | fearthefin.com | Erika Towne

San Jose Sharks forward Barclay Goodrow didn’t join the team under the best of circumstances. The entire NHL is privvy to how the New York Rangers parted ways with Goodrow and how the Sharks picked him up off of waivers. That said, Goodrow just finished his first season back in teal and talked to the media about his commitment to the Sharks, what he feels the team needs to improve on in the offseason and how he feels about the team’s rebuild. “It was a grind at some points.
Jabber Jaws: Tyler Toffoli exit interview

3 weeks ago | fearthefin.com | Erika Towne

In his final interview of the season, San Jose Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli spent some time with the media talking about how the season ended, the growth of the team and how San Jose can attract free agents in the offseason. He also reflected on his 30 goal season and how now, as a veteran in the NHL, he can help guide the younger forwards on the team.