{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "According to The Athletic, San Jose Sharks fans' confidence in Mike Grier and the front office has significantly improved from the Summer of 2023." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In 2023, the Sharks' front office's confidence level was ranked 29th. This season, the Sharks' new ranking is 13th. In the survey, fans were required to give grades to six categories: roster building, cap management, drafting and development, trading, free agency, and vision." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA4NDA3NzE4MjcxMTMzMzI4/screenshot-2024-08-05-at-105951am.png" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Athletic quoted some fans about what changed from last season to this season. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": " \"Generally happy with the team's direction and drafting. Too soon to know on player development — none of Grier's picks have played an NHL game yet, but all reports say the picks have been strong and most picks from 2022 and 2023 would go higher in a re-draft today,\" one fan said." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Drafting Macklin Celebrini first overall certainly helps fans and the public see a brighter future in San Jose. However, after last season's 19-win season, roster building remains unknown for Mike Grier. " } }, { "id": "0fhmm9ps-g1wuzjnn", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/SnipeCity420/status/1802820034060079205", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1802820034060079205", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Signing Tyler Toffoli and Alex Wennberg are excellent additions to a young roster, but in 24-25, the Sharks will need to see the team mesh on the ice. Grier also wasn't shy about making a change behind the bench with Ryan Warsofsky. San Jose underwent a minor \"surgery\" this summer, and now it's time for Grier to continue to prove that his vision will bring the Sharks success." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Make sure you bookmark THN's San Jose Sharks site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "What Is Macklin Celebrini's Rookie Season Ceiling?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "49ers Media Personality Invited To Sharks Game By Team President" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One Year Later: Sharks Trade Erik Karlsson To Penguins" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Could The Sharks Add Another Eklund?" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Former Oilers First-Round Pick Could Add To Sharks Forward Competition" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sharks Prospect Opens Eyes At World Junior Summer Showcase" } }, { "type": "list", "data": { "style": "unordered", "items": [ "Follow Max on Twitter: @Real_Max_Miller" ] } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTkwNDcwMzA3MzkwODQw/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "The Hockey News" } } ] }

Sharks Fans' Confidence In Front Office Significantly Improved