The Sharks were founded in 1991 and have become one of -- if not the best -- teams in the NHL. The franchise has produced All-Stars Patrick Marleau, and Evgeni Nabokov, while acquiring Dany Heatley, Joe Thornton, Rob Blake and Dan Boyle. Since Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson hired first-time Head Coach Todd McLellan in 2008, the Sharks had the best season in franchise history.
The Sharks begin the 2009-10 regular season on Thursday, October 1 at Colorado and will play their first home game on Thursday, October 8 against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The 2008-09 season saw them climb to the top of the standings and win the Pacific Division, the Western Conference and the Presidents Trophy.
(read less)The Sharks were founded in 1991 and have become one of -- if not the best -- teams in the NHL. The franchise has produced All-Stars Patrick Marleau, and Evgeni Nabokov, while acquiring Dany Heatley, Joe Thornton, Rob Blake and Dan Boyle. Since Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson hired first-time Head Coach Todd McLellan in 2008, the Sharks had the best season in franchise history.
The Sharks begin the 2009-10 regular season on Thursday, October 1 at Colorado and will play their first home game...
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