But they were in Oiler Jereys
Nevermind Thornton and Marleau, neither of whom I think will be around next season regardless of how this ends, but Pavelski will be 33 by the start of next season, Burns is 32, Vlasic is in his 30s now, Joel Ward and Paul Martin are in their late 30s and both will still be around next year...Jones was so good in ot and his teammates were so bad ... man, they looked old in ot
The Sharks have long enjoyed full houses by only skating a competitive team.Nevermind Thornton and Marleau, neither of whom I think will be around next season regardless of how this ends, but Pavelski will be 33 by the start of next season, Burns is 32, Vlasic is in his 30s now, Joel Ward and Paul Martin are in their late 30s and both will still be around next year...
The Sharks are at that same place they were around 2003 with Damphousse and Nolan and Ricci etc. slowing down and the team starting to show their age. They still have some good veteran pieces (Vlasic should be a high-end d-man for at least a few more years, Burns tired out but with better minute management could be a weapon, Couture's still under 30) but maybe a quick youth movement would help them avoid the Kings/Wings/Hawks hole.
Nevermind Thornton and Marleau, neither of whom I think will be around next season regardless of how this ends, but Pavelski will be 33 by the start of next season, Burns is 32, Vlasic is in his 30s now, Joel Ward and Paul Martin are in their late 30s and both will still be around next year...
The Sharks are at that same place they were around 2003 with Damphousse and Nolan and Ricci etc. slowing down and the team starting to show their age. They still have some good veteran pieces (Vlasic should be a high-end d-man for at least a few more years, Burns tired out but with better minute management could be a weapon, Couture's still under 30) but maybe a quick youth movement would help them avoid the Kings/Wings/Hawks hole.
Yeah I can't see Pickles fading out just yet. If he does become available I'd love to see him on my team. Likely wishful thinking.Yup. They've got Hertl, Mueller and Meier to go along with Couture as young or prime core guys. The rest are well down the other side of the mountain. The only exception is Pavelski and possibly Burns who might have a year or two of prime play left in them. If I'm the Sharks I look at moving those two guys if the price is right this offseason. They could be rebuilt in 2-3 years if they do it right.
EDIT: I missed Pickles. Obviously Vlasic is a keeper. His style of play should age quite well.
Yeah I can't see Pickles fading out just yet. If he does become available I'd love to see him on my team. Likely wishful thinking.
Think I read that was a 1:38 shift.Hertl on the GWG ... oof!
So who's Stanley Cup dream should I shatter next. Looking for a new team to cheer for.