San Jose Sharks: Why Joe Thornton Must Drastically Alter His Game

Posted: 17th March 2010 by Andy Bensch in NHL
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The San Jose Sharks will once again finish amongst the top teams in the NHL when the regular season comes to a close. And barring a huge drop off, the Sharks will have finished top-two in the Western Conference for the third straight season. This frequent placement amongst the league leaders every year has their season defined by one thing and one thing only: playoff success. But a team doesn't necessarily have to win the Stanley Cup to enjoy playoff success. Playoff success simply means playing to the level expected of such a talented squad. And a team with the talent of the Sharks has no business being eliminated before the Western Conference Final. If they can get there, (even if they play their best hockey), a younger and faster Chicago Blackhawks team may simply be the better team. H ...

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