After a very disappointing 2023-24 campaign topped off by the off-season trade of star defenseman Erik Karlsson, can the rebuilding Sharks squad see success this coming season? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss.

After missing the playoffs and trading their star defenseman, the San Jose Sharks are in rebuild mode. As this new group enters the 2023-24 season, will they continue to struggle or can they manage to sneak back into the post-season for the first time since 2019?

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Sharks as part of their Pacific Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast. What will the new season look like for this rebuilding squad?

San Jose Sharks

2022-23 Result: 22-44-16, 60 PTS, 7th in Pacific, 29th in NHL

Key Additions: Mikael Granlund (C), Mike Hoffman (LW)

Key Departures: Erik Karlsson (D), Andreas Johnsson (LW), James Reimer (G)

Further Reading

NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the San Jose Sharks' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next players he thinks are most likely to graduate to the top team.

NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has the Sharks' captain Logan Couture under the most pressure to perform this upcoming season, while their veteran blueliner Marc-Edouard Vlasic seems to be safe in San Jose.

NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Sharks heading into the off-season.

The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.

The Hockey News’ San Jose Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Sharks' franchise at THN.com/SanJose.