The San Jose Sharks‘ front office decided not to bring back goalie Antti Niemi for the 2015-2016 season and instead went out and acquired goalie Martin Jones from the Boston Bruins for a 2016 first-round pick in the offseason. Jones has not disappointed one bit in the preseason and should allow Sharks fans to be excited for the potential of the team entering the new season.
Following Niemi’s five seasons with the Sharks and his 2.40 GAA and .917 save percentage, Jones’ career 1.99 GAA and .923 save percentage could be a huge difference that an aging Sharks roster needs direly.