The Hockey News Projects the Sharks to Take a Major Step Forward, Compete for Playoffs

TRENDINGNFL news, live updatesHarden's new deal with CavsBig money for OU's VenablesMiles exits with injuryFantasy Football Draft KitStory byStory byThe Hockey News Projects the Sharks to Take a Major Step Forward, Compete for PlayoffsWilliam EspyFri, August 21, 2026 at 2:10 AM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSJHN Daily: New Sharks Jerseys Next Month, What Nurse & Trouba Do Well, Pavelski HiredThe San Jose Sharks will be wearing new jerseys next year. Fanatics confirmed the off-season rumors today: Every NHL team […] The post SJHN Daily: New Sharks Jerseys Next Month, What Nurse & Trouba Do Well, Pavelski Hired appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.San Jose Hockey NowTHN Yearbook Predicts Higher Finish For CanadiensThe Hockey News' Yearbook is out, and it's full of predictions and projections, making for an interesting read. 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