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After a season of turmoil, the Sharks look to right the ship and return to the playoffs.
San Jose Sharks (Last Season: 40-33-9, 89 points)
Coach: Peter DeBoer (217-200-77, 8th season, 1st with Sharks)
Key Additions: Joel Ward, Paul Martin, Martin Jones
Key Departures: Antti Niemi, Scott Hannan, Matt Irwin
Key Player: Logan Couture
While Joe Thornton has endured a rocky few seasons in San Jose, Couture is on the ascendancy. The 26-year-old hit career highs in shots, assists, and points last season, finishing second in scoring on the Sharks behind Joe Pavelski.