Inconsistency can sum up the San Jose Sharks’ regular season. Despite a few new additions in the offseason and prospects making an impact, the roster only looked good on paper. The most troubling was the power play, which finished 25th in the league. Jannik Hansen was acquired to help solidify the top unit with Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski, but had little impact.
Win streaks were immediately followed with poor performances, and a nine-point lead in the Pacific Division vanquished. Instead of opening at the Shark Tank, a raucous and playoff-starved Edmonton fanbase is ready to greet the Sharks on Wednesday.