After injuries, COVID and a scratch, can Sharks winger finally find a rhythm?
Barabanov faced adversity with injuries, COVID-19, and a decline in stats.
He was benched for the first time this year, but aims for a resurgence on the top forward lines.
3 San Jose Sharks Who Need to Improve After All-Star Break
Filip Zadina's performance with the San Jose Sharks has been disappointing, and he needs to improve in order to secure a future with the team.
Alexander Barabanov has also underperformed this season and needs to pick up his game to be a valuable trade chip for the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks winger's frustrating season likely over
Barabanov's season with the San Jose Sharks has likely ended due to injury
Barabanov's future with the Sharks is uncertain as he might become an unrestricted free agent
San Jose Sharks winger's season in question after latest injury
Barabanov is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury.
Injuries and lack of offensive production have impacted Barabanov's season with the Sharks.
Golden Knights play the Sharks after Marchessault's 2-goal performance
Vegas Golden Knights (46-21-6, first in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (19-39-15, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the San Jose Sharks after Jonathan Marchessault's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Golden Knights' 7-4 loss.
Sharks enter matchup with the Flames on losing streak
San Jose Sharks (19-37-15, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (32-25-15, fifth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks aim to break their eight-game skid with a victory against the Calgary Flames.Calgary is 32-25-15 overall with an 11-6-3 record in Pacific Division games.
After injuries, COVID and a scratch, can Sharks winger finally find a rhythm?
Barabanov faced adversity with injuries, COVID-19, and a decline in stats.
He was benched for the first time this year, but aims for a resurgence on the top forward lines.
3 San Jose Sharks Who Need to Improve After All-Star Break
Filip Zadina's performance with the San Jose Sharks has been disappointing, and he needs to improve in order to secure a future with the team.
Alexander Barabanov has also underperformed this season and needs to pick up his game to be a valuable trade chip for the Sharks.
San Jose Sharks winger's frustrating season likely over
Barabanov's season with the San Jose Sharks has likely ended due to injury
Barabanov's future with the Sharks is uncertain as he might become an unrestricted free agent
San Jose Sharks winger's season in question after latest injury
Barabanov is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury.
Injuries and lack of offensive production have impacted Barabanov's season with the Sharks.
Golden Knights play the Sharks after Marchessault's 2-goal performance
Vegas Golden Knights (46-21-6, first in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (19-39-15, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights visit the San Jose Sharks after Jonathan Marchessault's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Golden Knights' 7-4 loss.
Sharks enter matchup with the Flames on losing streak
San Jose Sharks (19-37-15, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Calgary Flames (32-25-15, fifth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks aim to break their eight-game skid with a victory against the Calgary Flames.Calgary is 32-25-15 overall with an 11-6-3 record in Pacific Division games.
Why Sharks might regret William Eklund decision, demoting top prospect
William Eklund is what, like, the fourth-best forward on the Sharks right now? Timo Meier has been traded.Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl are atop a teetering pyramid.Probably Alexander Barabanov, too.After that?Eklund certainly has a case for No. 4. So why did the Sharks send him down?A couple things make sense to me, both of which the Sharks probably will be loath to admit.
Sharks' William Eklund Off to Slow NHL Start This Season
The San Jose Sharks recently called up William Eklund for a brief stint in the NHL.Eklund was selected seventh overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, and although we're nearing two years since he was drafted, the Sharks have let him take his time developing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and American Hockey League (AHL).
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 67 20 64 84 -11 28 4 0 4 174 .115F 39 Logan Couture 67 23 32 55 -20 19 4 1 3 159 .145F 48 Tomas Hertl 64 19 34 53 -19 32 6 0 1 149 .128F 96 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 58 18 58 76 -1 12 4 0 4 144 .125F 28 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122F 39 Logan Couture 58 20 28 48 -18 15 3 1 2 136 .147F 48 Tomas Hertl 55 15 32 47 -14 26 4 0 1 124 .121
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 58 18 58 76 -1 12 4 0 4 144 .125F 28 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122F 39 Logan Couture 58 20 28 48 -18 15 3 1 2 136 .147F 48 Tomas Hertl 55 15 32 47 -14 26 4 0 1 124 .121
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 59 18 58 76 -1 14 4 0 4 144 .125F 28 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122F 39 Logan Couture 59 20 28 48 -18 15 3 1 2 136 .147F 48 Tomas Hertl 56 15 33 48 -14 26 4 0 1 124 .121
Why Sharks might regret William Eklund decision, demoting top prospect
William Eklund is what, like, the fourth-best forward on the Sharks right now? Timo Meier has been traded.Logan Couture and Tomas Hertl are atop a teetering pyramid.Probably Alexander Barabanov, too.After that?Eklund certainly has a case for No. 4. So why did the Sharks send him down?A couple things make sense to me, both of which the Sharks probably will be loath to admit.
Sharks' William Eklund Off to Slow NHL Start This Season
The San Jose Sharks recently called up William Eklund for a brief stint in the NHL.Eklund was selected seventh overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, and although we're nearing two years since he was drafted, the Sharks have let him take his time developing in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and American Hockey League (AHL).
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 67 20 64 84 -11 28 4 0 4 174 .115F 39 Logan Couture 67 23 32 55 -20 19 4 1 3 159 .145F 48 Tomas Hertl 64 19 34 53 -19 32 6 0 1 149 .128F 96 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 58 18 58 76 -1 12 4 0 4 144 .125F 28 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122F 39 Logan Couture 58 20 28 48 -18 15 3 1 2 136 .147F 48 Tomas Hertl 55 15 32 47 -14 26 4 0 1 124 .121
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 58 18 58 76 -1 12 4 0 4 144 .125F 28 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122F 39 Logan Couture 58 20 28 48 -18 15 3 1 2 136 .147F 48 Tomas Hertl 55 15 32 47 -14 26 4 0 1 124 .121
San Jose Sharks Stax
THROUGH GAMES OF FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2023 San Jose Sharks POS NO.PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM PP SH GW S PCTG D 65 Erik Karlsson 59 18 58 76 -1 14 4 0 4 144 .125F 28 Timo Meier 57 31 21 52 -19 25 13 0 4 255 .122F 39 Logan Couture 59 20 28 48 -18 15 3 1 2 136 .147F 48 Tomas Hertl 56 15 33 48 -14 26 4 0 1 124 .121
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
San Jose Sharks strike another deal, send Eyssimont to Lightning for veteran center
The Sharks continued their roster overhaul on Wednesday, acquiring veteran center Vladislav Namestnikov from the Tampa Bay Lightning for winger Mikey Eyssimont.The move comes three days after the Sharks sent winger Timo Meier and defenseman Scott Harrington to the New Jersey Devils for a collection of NHL-ready players, prospects and draft picks.
Sharks tweak lineup vs. Detroit Red Wings, but a familiar face returns
After being a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, forward Kevin Labanc rejoined the Sharks' lineup Tuesday night for their game with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.Labanc, 27, hasn't played since Jan. 13 when the Sharks were blown out by the Edmonton Oilers 7-1 at SAP Center.Labanc sat out the Sharks' next game three days later against the New Jersey Devils, as he was replaced on the second line by Mikey Eyssimont.
Sharks tweak lineup vs. Detroit Red Wings, but a familiar face returns
After being a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, forward Kevin Labanc rejoined the Sharks' lineup Tuesday night for their game with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.Labanc, 27, hasn't played since Jan. 13 when the Sharks were blown out by the Edmonton Oilers 7-1 at SAP Center.Labanc sat out the Sharks' next game three days later against the New Jersey Devils, as he was replaced on the second line by Mikey Eyssimont.
Sharks tweak lineup vs. Detroit Red Wings, but a familiar face returns
After being a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, forward Kevin Labanc rejoined the Sharks' lineup Tuesday night for their game with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.Labanc, 27, hasn't played since Jan. 13 when the Sharks were blown out by the Edmonton Oilers 7-1 at SAP Center.Labanc sat out the Sharks' next game three days later against the New Jersey Devils, as he was replaced on the second line by Mikey Eyssimont.
Sharks tweak lineup vs. Detroit Red Wings, but a familiar face returns
After being a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, forward Kevin Labanc rejoined the Sharks' lineup Tuesday night for their game with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.Labanc, 27, hasn't played since Jan. 13 when the Sharks were blown out by the Edmonton Oilers 7-1 at SAP Center.Labanc sat out the Sharks' next game three days later against the New Jersey Devils, as he was replaced on the second line by Mikey Eyssimont.
Sharks tweak lineup vs. Detroit Red Wings, but a familiar face returns
After being a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, forward Kevin Labanc rejoined the Sharks' lineup Tuesday night for their game with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.Labanc, 27, hasn't played since Jan. 13 when the Sharks were blown out by the Edmonton Oilers 7-1 at SAP Center.Labanc sat out the Sharks' next game three days later against the New Jersey Devils, as he was replaced on the second line by Mikey Eyssimont.
Sharks tweak lineup vs. Detroit Red Wings, but a familiar face returns
After being a healthy scratch for four consecutive games, forward Kevin Labanc rejoined the Sharks' lineup Tuesday night for their game with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.Labanc, 27, hasn't played since Jan. 13 when the Sharks were blown out by the Edmonton Oilers 7-1 at SAP Center.Labanc sat out the Sharks' next game three days later against the New Jersey Devils, as he was replaced on the second line by Mikey Eyssimont.
The NHL's leading scorer and the Edmonton Oilers had it every which way against the at-home San Jose Sharks.Notably, the powerhouse squad from Alberta had a monster middle period, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins all posting a goal and an assist.The feat increased the Oilers' lead to 5-0, arguably putting the game out of reach even before the final frame.
Sharks get mixed results on injury front as Pacific Division games loom
SAN JOSE - The Sharks could be getting some injured players back just as they begin a stretch of games against other Western Conference teams.Defenseman Mario Ferraro, out for the last three weeks with a lower-body injury, practiced Thursday and might be available to return at some point this weekend when the Sharks (10-16-5) play back-to-back games, coach David Quinn said.
Sharks get mixed results on injury front as Pacific Division games loom
SAN JOSE - The Sharks could be getting some injured players back just as they begin a stretch of games against other Western Conference teams.Defenseman Mario Ferraro, out for the last three weeks with a lower-body injury, practiced Thursday and might be available to return at some point this weekend when the Sharks (10-16-5) play back-to-back games, coach David Quinn said.
Sharks get mixed results on injury front as Pacific Division games loom
SAN JOSE The Sharks could be getting some injured players back just as they begin a stretch of games against other Western Conference teams.Defenseman Mario Ferraro, out for the last three weeks with a lower-body injury, practiced Thursday and might be available to dress this weekend when the Sharks (10-16-5) play back-to-back games, coach David Quinn said.
Sharks hold off Arizona Coyotes, but lose another player to injury
SAN JOSE - Goalie James Reimer made 19 saves and forward Nick Bonino extended his goal-scoring streak to four games as the Sharks held on for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday at SAP Center.Tomas Hertl and Nico Sturm also scored for the Sharks, who outshot the Coyotes 27-13 through two periods en route to just their third win of the season on home ice.
Sharks hold off Arizona Coyotes, but lose another player to injury
SAN JOSE Goalie James Reimer made 19 saves and forward Nick Bonino extended his goal-scoring streak to four games as the Sharks held on for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday at SAP Center.Tomas Hertl and Nico Sturm also scored for the Sharks, who outshot the Coyotes 27-13 through two periods en route to just their third win of the season on home ice.
Quick Bites: Oilers cruise through Sharks
The NHL's leading scorer and the Edmonton Oilers had it every which way against the at-home San Jose Sharks.Notably, the powerhouse squad from Alberta had a monster middle period, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins all posting a goal and an assist.The feat increased the Oilers' lead to 5-0, arguably putting the game out of reach even before the final frame.
Sharks get mixed results on injury front as Pacific Division games loom
SAN JOSE - The Sharks could be getting some injured players back just as they begin a stretch of games against other Western Conference teams.Defenseman Mario Ferraro, out for the last three weeks with a lower-body injury, practiced Thursday and might be available to return at some point this weekend when the Sharks (10-16-5) play back-to-back games, coach David Quinn said.
Sharks get mixed results on injury front as Pacific Division games loom
SAN JOSE - The Sharks could be getting some injured players back just as they begin a stretch of games against other Western Conference teams.Defenseman Mario Ferraro, out for the last three weeks with a lower-body injury, practiced Thursday and might be available to return at some point this weekend when the Sharks (10-16-5) play back-to-back games, coach David Quinn said.
Sharks get mixed results on injury front as Pacific Division games loom
SAN JOSE The Sharks could be getting some injured players back just as they begin a stretch of games against other Western Conference teams.Defenseman Mario Ferraro, out for the last three weeks with a lower-body injury, practiced Thursday and might be available to dress this weekend when the Sharks (10-16-5) play back-to-back games, coach David Quinn said.
Sharks hold off Arizona Coyotes, but lose another player to injury
SAN JOSE - Goalie James Reimer made 19 saves and forward Nick Bonino extended his goal-scoring streak to four games as the Sharks held on for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday at SAP Center.Tomas Hertl and Nico Sturm also scored for the Sharks, who outshot the Coyotes 27-13 through two periods en route to just their third win of the season on home ice.
Sharks hold off Arizona Coyotes, but lose another player to injury
SAN JOSE Goalie James Reimer made 19 saves and forward Nick Bonino extended his goal-scoring streak to four games as the Sharks held on for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday at SAP Center.Tomas Hertl and Nico Sturm also scored for the Sharks, who outshot the Coyotes 27-13 through two periods en route to just their third win of the season on home ice.
Sharks, Hertl react to NHL's two-game suspension: Ban was 'probably a little much'
SAN JOSE - Sharks center Tomas Hertl said Tuesday he was surprised to receive a two-game suspension from the NHL for high-sticking Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm two days earlier, feeling he might get a lighter punishment considering he had no prior history of supplemental discipline.Hertl will miss Tuesday's rematch with the Flames at SAP Center and Thursday's home game with the Minnesota Wild, the Sharks' last game before a four-day Christmas break.
Sharks have identified their biggest problem, but when will it be fixed?
SAN JOSE - Sharks coach David Quinn remembers talking with captain Logan Couture in October after a particularly dreadful practice on Long Island about how the team needed a drastic change in its mindset to help cut down on goals against."And (Couture) said, 'it's going to take some time.We've got a lot of things we have to change,'" Quinn said, "and it's just going to take time."
Sharks have identified their biggest problem, but when will it be fixed?
SAN JOSE - Sharks coach David Quinn remembers talking with captain Logan Couture in October after a particularly dreadful practice on Long Island about how the team needed a drastic change in its mindset to help cut down on goals against."And (Couture) said, 'it's going to take some time.We've got a lot of things we have to change,'" Quinn said, "and it's just going to take time."
Sharks, Hertl react to NHL's two-game suspension: Ban was 'probably a little much'
SAN JOSE - Sharks center Tomas Hertl said Tuesday he was surprised to receive a two-game suspension from the NHL for high-sticking Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm two days earlier, feeling he might get a lighter punishment considering he had no prior history of supplemental discipline.Hertl will miss Tuesday's rematch with the Flames at SAP Center and Thursday's home game with the Minnesota Wild, the Sharks' last game before a four-day Christmas break.
Sharks have identified their biggest problem, but when will it be fixed?
SAN JOSE - Sharks coach David Quinn remembers talking with captain Logan Couture in October after a particularly dreadful practice on Long Island about how the team needed a drastic change in its mindset to help cut down on goals against."And (Couture) said, 'it's going to take some time.We've got a lot of things we have to change,'" Quinn said, "and it's just going to take time."
Sharks have identified their biggest problem, but when will it be fixed?
SAN JOSE - Sharks coach David Quinn remembers talking with captain Logan Couture in October after a particularly dreadful practice on Long Island about how the team needed a drastic change in its mindset to help cut down on goals against."And (Couture) said, 'it's going to take some time.We've got a lot of things we have to change,'" Quinn said, "and it's just going to take time."