{ "blocks": [ { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "While covering the San Jose Sharks, I quickly saw how close this team has bonded. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "I spoke with winger Fabian Zetterlund today about how he is feeling heading into tomorrow's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. He and I had to keep focused as Anthony Duclair and Luke Kunin tossed balls of tape, empty water bottles, and more toward us." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Duclair jokingly said, \"Come on, Fabian, keep your focus\" during our interview. I ended up asking Zetterlund about team chemistry." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"It's really nice group,\" Zetterlund said. \"Everyone is getting together every day, and we have fun every day, too, so it's nice.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Every time I go into the room, the energy is high. Guys are talking about all kinds of things, whether it is practice, something off the ice, or even the NFL." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Mario Ferraro always smiles and has a good time, no matter the situation. Whenever he walks into a room, you know he's there. He keeps conversations light, and guys are drawn to him." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "But what about the new guys like Mackenzie Blackwood? He arrived in San Jose a few weeks before training camp. He took part in some captain skates to get to know the team sooner." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "\"Obviously, you get to spend more time around the guys,\" Blackwood said. \"You get to know them a little bit better and know each and every guy's game. Getting to spend that extra time before was helpful.\"" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The San Jose Sharks have only played two games, but the chemistry built is already high. It should get even better as the season goes on." } }, { "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": "Three Keys to Sharks Earning First Win" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Trade Rumors: Barabanov's Name Begins to Fly" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Blackwood Has All-Time Sharks Debut" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Blackwood Becomes a Wall; Avalanche Beat Sharks 2-1 in Shootout" } }, { "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" } } ] }

Miller's Opinion: Sharks Have Great Chemistry On and Off the Ice